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SD59 VFZ

2009 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,461 mi
Last recorded62,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,461 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear heatshield adrift

Fail 15 Jan 2024 62,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear heatshield adrift

Pass 17 Jan 2023 55,782 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 16 Jan 2023 55,782 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,876 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 47,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 45,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 20,278 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 20,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 11,123 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 11,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring slightly off stop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has deterioration on outer sidewall

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted

coolant level low

engine oil around filler cap

Fail 31 Mar 2016 40,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring slightly off stop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has deterioration on outer sidewall

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted

coolant level low

engine oil around filler cap

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,847 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 28,847 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 21,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,322 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,570 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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SD59 VFZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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