MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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) ()
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))
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))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake feels spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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