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MA61 VFY

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 VFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 99,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 95,723 miles

Front radiator mount excessively corroded - advise replacement asap

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED RADIATOR NOT LIKELY TO FALL OUT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 88,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective SEAT BELT JAMMED (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED RADIATOR NOT LIKELY TO FALL OUT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,056 miles

Front radiator support cross member corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 84,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,590 miles

Front radiator mount/cross member corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror cover insecure

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,673 miles

HANBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Fail 23 Nov 2020 69,626 miles

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

HANBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 63,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges and has various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,813 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 53,813 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 11yrs old (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 11yrs old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,420 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 42,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,487 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 35,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 28,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VFY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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