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SA59 VGT

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,932 mi
Last recorded123,932 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner face has splits in tyre but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner face has splits in tyre but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 117,947 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front crossmember slight corrosion

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Apr 2022 117,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front crossmember slight corrosion

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,243 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER CORODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,005 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,005 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 114,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,570 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer edge and low on tread

Oil filter leaking

large pool of oil around filler next where oil has been refilled

no coolant in reservoir

oil level not shown on dipstick

Fail 9 Oct 2015 101,703 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer edge and low on tread

Oil filter leaking

large pool of oil around filler next where oil has been refilled

no coolant in reservoir

oil level not shown on dipstick

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,781 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,553 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,222 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 73,889 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,321 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 VGT is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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