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SB59 KCJ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 KCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 50,057 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 50,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

handbrake lever high

rear exhaust mounting defective

Fail 15 Mar 2024 46,542 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

handbrake lever high

rear exhaust mounting defective

Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,405 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 44,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 41,429 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 33,168 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 33,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,737 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 26,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,971 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 21,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 15,909 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,680 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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SB59 KCJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black 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 SB59 KCJ, 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 SB59 KCJ registered?

SB59 KCJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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