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SG09 JWV

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,298 mi
Last recorded143,298 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 JWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 143,298 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 138,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 134,668 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Front radiator sub frame corroded but not structural

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive centre rear engine small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,722 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 112,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 112,630 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,075 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 89,066 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,029 miles

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

Oil leak. Sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,477 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,610 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven to outer edges.205/50r16 87w.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,610 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear tyres worn uneven to outer edges.205/50r16 87w.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,814 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 29,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SG09 JWV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver 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 SG09 JWV, 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 SG09 JWV registered?

SG09 JWV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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