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SD59 UZW

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,178 mi
Last recorded115,178 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 UZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 115,178 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 115,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 105,415 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 105,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 98,465 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER STEER ROD EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER ROD EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2/1.5/2 MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2/2 MM !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 87,905 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 87,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,188 miles

Drivers seat base mechanism worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,188 miles

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

Drivers seat base mechanism worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2020 65,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,505 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight exhaust leak from front flexi joints

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,505 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight exhaust leak from front flexi joints

Fail 29 May 2019 63,096 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,652 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2016 34,180 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 34,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,615 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 3 Oct 2014 22,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,558 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 20,540 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,688 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)

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 UZW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UZW, 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 SD59 UZW registered?

SD59 UZW is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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