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SB59 KBE

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

69,334 mi
Last recorded69,334 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 KBE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,334 miles

Front radiator braket corroded and holed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 66,863 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 64,239 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,294 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,293 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,317 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,328 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 42,645 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 42,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,930 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting split & exhaust is supported by safety strap

Fail 1 Dec 2017 37,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting split & exhaust is supported by safety strap

Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,694 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 32,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 27,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 22,743 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,249 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 18,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 13,847 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 13,847 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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SB59 KBE is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SB59 KBE, 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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SB59 KBE is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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