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SA59 ABF

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,647 mi
Last recorded98,647 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 ABF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 98,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,442 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to Rear joint possibly backing off due to faulty mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid mount requires some welding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,050 miles

All tested exhaust emission readings high but managed to settle

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak around sump pan possible gasket issue as sump looks new (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 95,048 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

All tested exhaust emission readings high but managed to settle

Bottom radiator hose not fully home on radiator - potential to come loose advise secure this

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake requires check/adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak around sump pan possible gasket issue as sump looks new (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,977 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 92,977 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake feels spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 89,546 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions only just passed CO and Lambda limit - HC also high during test

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both minor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Radiator mounting corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *ADVISE FIX* (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded *ADVISE FIX* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 89,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions only just passed CO and Lambda limit - HC also high during test

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both minor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Radiator mounting corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *ADVISE FIX* (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded *ADVISE FIX* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,276 miles

Emissions not tested emission test aborted due to very high readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Jan 2018 80,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

washer jets need adjustment

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,889 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,837 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,815 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2015 63,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,652 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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SA59 ABF is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA59 ABF, 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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SA59 ABF is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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