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MA61 ZZS

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,883 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 102,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,890 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 95,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,177 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 90,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 80,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 80,193 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,022 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,022 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 60,132 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 60,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 46,765 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has splits on both sidewalls

Offside Front tyre has a chunk in the outer sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2015 46,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has splits on both sidewalls

Offside Front tyre has a chunk in the outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,989 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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MA61 ZZS is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZZS, 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 MA61 ZZS registered?

MA61 ZZS is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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