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RJ09 VAK

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,315 mi
Last recorded45,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 45,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 45,313 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,197 miles

all 4 tyres are old and in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 43,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,674 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,750 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

under-tray fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,561 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,488 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,438 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 17,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,836 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,138 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 10,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RJ09 VAK is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ09 VAK, 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 RJ09 VAK registered?

RJ09 VAK is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 VAK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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