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PY59 AOL

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,099 mi
Last recorded121,099 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 AOL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,099 miles

front radiator carrier corroded

oil leak slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2026 121,099 miles

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

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

front radiator carrier corroded

oil leak slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Park Brake Lever more travel than normal & repair or adjustment may be required

Fail 29 Jan 2024 111,363 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Park Brake Lever more travel than normal & repair or adjustment may be required

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,245 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 105,237 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,733 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,255 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 82,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,054 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 51,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exaust mounting deteriorated

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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PY59 AOL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel 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 PY59 AOL, 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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What year was PY59 AOL registered?

PY59 AOL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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