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EJ61 UTW

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,952 mi
Last recorded75,952 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 UTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 75,952 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,869 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 70,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,540 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 65,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,523 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 64,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,221 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 63,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,811 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,149 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 59,149 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 54,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,922 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,254 miles

Nearside Nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,049 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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EJ61 UTW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 54,777 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 EJ61 UTW, 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 15 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ61 UTW registered?

EJ61 UTW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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