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SA09 VPU

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,191 mi
Last recorded116,191 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 VPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 116,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,197 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 107,197 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,583 miles

Nearside WING MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE LAGGING BEHIND NEARSIDE

PARKING BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

Fail 5 Oct 2019 104,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside WING MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE LAGGING BEHIND NEARSIDE

PARKING BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

Pass 27 Oct 2018 101,725 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 101,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,545 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2018 85,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front chips on windscreen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,657 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2017 59,657 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,639 miles

Nearside door mirror is cracked.

remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link joint gaiter. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror is cracked.

remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,393 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 34,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,551 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jan 2012 7,691 miles

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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SA09 VPU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 SA09 VPU, 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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SA09 VPU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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