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SA59 TVY

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 TVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 124,336 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps are slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 124,336 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps are slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 121,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear rubber exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have corrosion on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rubber exhaust mounts perished

Fail 1 Aug 2024 118,498 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have corrosion on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 115,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,266 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 112,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,479 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front radiator support sub-frame assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 50,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,347 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,345 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,592 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,739 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 19,739 miles

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

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 TVY is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVY, 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 SA59 TVY registered?

SA59 TVY is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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