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SD59 KPL

2009 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,117 mi
Last recorded96,117 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 KPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 96,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 96,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,193 miles

Ignition faulty

Fail 7 Jan 2025 93,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Ignition faulty

Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,755 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 89,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front collision damage

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,455 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside 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 On limit ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,296 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Front crossmember holed and corroded but not within prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 71,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,027 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 56,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but ply or cords are not exposed

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 49,814 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both heavily deteriorated on inside (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but ply or cords are not exposed

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deep cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,762 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deep cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,280 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,018 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 30,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,369 miles

2 LARGE CUTS IN BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SD59 KPL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SD59 KPL, 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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SD59 KPL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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