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LA61 FAO

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,534 mi
Last recorded50,534 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 FAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 50,534 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front bald inner edges 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front support frame corrroded and detaching

Fail 20 Oct 2025 50,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Tyre obviously under inflated and offside front (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front bald inner edges 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front support frame corrroded and detaching

Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,604 miles

front crossmember/radiator support, heavily corroded and holed

Fail 9 Oct 2024 46,604 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front crossmember/radiator support, heavily corroded and holed

Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front support frame,(radiator bumper etc) corroded and multple holes

Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 39,215 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,478 miles

both front tyres heavily perished and getting low on tread

both rear tyres perished between treads

Fail 7 Oct 2021 35,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres heavily perished and getting low on tread

both rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 28,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 28,590 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 24,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald raised outer edge 185/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald raised outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres split and perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,266 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,016 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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LA61 FAO is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA61 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

LA61 FAO is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is LA61 FAO safe to buy?

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