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LA61 EXJ

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,449 mi
Last recorded89,449 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 EXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,449 miles

nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2025 89,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2025 89,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 88,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 83,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,807 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 62,950 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 62,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,920 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 49,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 42,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,012 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LA61 EXJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LA61 EXJ, 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 LA61 EXJ registered?

LA61 EXJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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