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SB59 KGJ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,873 mi
Last recorded117,873 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,873 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged central long pipes to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended o/s/r passenger seatbelt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate severely damaged (0.1 (d))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both central belt buckles chooked with dirt (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached central

Pass 29 Aug 2022 109,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damage on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 109,235 miles

Central Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release ratchet slack at mounting point (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at manifold to front pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,220 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 102,216 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 96,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 96,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear centre stalk not locking securely (7.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s and of of subframe corroded near suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,985 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,594 miles

Offside Front cracks on outer edge of tyre tread

Fail 6 Mar 2017 62,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front cracks on outer edge of tyre tread

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,204 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,151 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 48,044 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 48,043 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,792 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 35,034 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 KGJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB59 KGJ, 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 KGJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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