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SA59 VGG

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,571 mi
Last recorded112,571 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VGG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 112,571 miles

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

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 And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,089 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 108,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 103,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 88,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 88,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,255 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust rubber brocken but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 75,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Side. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 61,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,202 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,202 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade split

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,938 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,741 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,727 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 VGG is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver 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 SA59 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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