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MA61 VFU

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 VFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 114,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,759 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 107,759 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 103,566 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 103,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 103,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Aug 2022 101,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 101,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 98,256 miles

front radiator support corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2021 98,256 miles

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

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

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

front radiator support corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 71,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,619 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 24,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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MA61 VFU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc 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 MA61 VFU, 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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MA61 VFU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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