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BG59 EKY

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,739 mi
Last recorded181,739 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 EKY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 181,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 181,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 181,097 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated WITH OIL (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,501 miles

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 155,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front REDIATOR SUPPORT PANELCORRODED

Fail 24 Oct 2022 155,516 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HAND BRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front REDIATOR SUPPORT PANELCORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2021 143,601 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT PLANEL CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 129,149 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,702 miles

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 120,701 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 116,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 116,222 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,501 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 59,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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BG59 EKY is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 EKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG59 EKY is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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