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GK11 YKN

2011 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,559 mi
Last recorded159,559 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 YKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 159,559 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2026 158,515 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 151,241 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 151,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 147,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 147,419 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 142,200 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box support under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

knocking from steering rack but no play fund

Fail 10 Mar 2023 142,200 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box support under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

knocking from steering rack but no play fund

Pass 25 Mar 2022 136,129 miles

KNOCKING FROM STEERING RACK UINTERNALS BUT NO PLAY FOUND

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box support under radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 130,642 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOX SUPPORT UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

KNOCKING FROM STEERING RACK UINTERNALS BUT NO PLAY FOUND

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 130,622 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOX SUPPORT UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

KNOCKING FROM STEERING RACK UINTERNALS BUT NO PLAY FOUND

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 121,123 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,490 miles

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,627 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall (no visible cords)

offside registration plate bulb cover missing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall (no visible cords)

offside rear tyre close to limit and perished

offside registration plate bulb cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,372 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut(s)in sidewall of nearside front and offside rear tyres(no cords)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres on limit today but not below

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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GK11 YKN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK11 YKN, 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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GK11 YKN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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