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SB09 FVK

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 FVK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,694 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front oil sump corrouded

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both side corrouded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 100,693 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front oil sump corrouded

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both side corrouded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 96,313 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,793 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,269 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 88,268 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting split been temp repaired adv (6.1.2 (a))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,118 miles

engine management light on

front discs corroded

rear exhaust mounting braket deteriorated

slight fluctuation in brake pedal

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

front discs slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,336 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,336 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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SB09 FVK is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB09 FVK, 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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SB09 FVK is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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