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FY61 YWU

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,893 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 60,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 56,499 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 56,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,647 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 54,449 miles

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

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

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced X member/radiator support (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,397 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,342 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 43,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,700 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 38,700 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 31,748 miles

Centre rear brake light inop

Fail 24 Sep 2018 31,748 miles

Centre rear brake light inop

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,084 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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FY61 YWU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FY61 YWU, 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 FY61 YWU registered?

FY61 YWU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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