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SB59 OVV

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,047 mi
Last recorded114,047 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 110,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Dec 2022 100,119 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,162 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 62,476 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 62,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,962 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 46,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,680 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,201 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 33,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,612 miles

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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)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 23,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 13,727 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 OVV 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 OVV, 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 OVV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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