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RV59 JKN

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,071 mi
Last recorded166,071 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 JKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 166,071 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Radiator support subframe corroded and holed and weakened

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged and tape repaired

Pass 19 Sep 2024 164,214 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 161,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 161,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 159,680 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

front cross member/radiator support frame badly corroded

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2021 157,093 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

front cross member/radiator support badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2021 157,092 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

front cross member/radiator support badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2020 155,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with tape

Pass 30 Aug 2019 148,741 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with tape

Fail 30 Aug 2019 148,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,510 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damage repaired with coloured tape

Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,938 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,249 miles

brake pedal anti-slip prevision worn on the edge

sticker in the nearside windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal anti-slip prevision worn on the edge

sticker in the nearside windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,316 miles

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on the edge

nearside rear sharp edge repaired with tap

Fail 28 Aug 2015 88,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on the edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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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RV59 JKN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red 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 RV59 JKN, 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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RV59 JKN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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