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GFZ 1462

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 1462
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 85,489 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,772 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 73,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,485 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 65,485 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,302 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,742 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 58,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,785 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,655 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 48,655 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,492 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,950 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GFZ 1462 is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFZ 1462, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFZ 1462 registered?

GFZ 1462 is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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