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LV59 VKZ

2010 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

143,220 mi
Last recorded143,220 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 VKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 143,220 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 143,219 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,675 miles

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 126,621 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,603 miles

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

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

damage to offside sill

Fail 5 Aug 2024 115,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to offside sill

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,523 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 106,497 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,653 miles

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

Nearside Sill damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 x 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill damaged.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 95,616 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 x 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill damaged.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft sill area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from auxiliary belt pully area

Fail 11 Nov 2021 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft sill area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from auxiliary belt pully area

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,697 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 65,333 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc lightly scored

Fail 17 May 2019 65,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc lightly scored

Pass 8 May 2018 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60H15 (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt locking and releasing mechanism difficult to use, possibly dirk troubling the internals

Fail 8 May 2018 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60H15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477/H7 (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking and releasing mechanism difficult to use, possibly dirk troubling the internals

Fail 8 May 2018 48,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60H15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477/H7 (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking and releasing mechanism difficult to use, possibly dirk troubling the internals

Pass 13 May 2017 36,815 miles

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2017 36,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 30,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,938 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,644 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 22,506 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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LV59 VKZ is a 2010 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2010 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV59 VKZ, 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 16 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LV59 VKZ is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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