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ML61 VYU

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,030 mi
Last recorded24,030 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 24,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 24,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak gear box oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 23,939 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 23,939 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 23,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 23,388 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,082 miles

brakes performance checked and passed . front brake 217 / 232 . rear brake 123 / 154 . parking brake 106 / 124 . all brakes locked out when placed under load . fb 59 percent . pb 19 percent .

wheel tracking to checked / adjusted if needed due to tyre wear being evident .

Fail 19 Oct 2020 22,082 miles

brakes performance checked and passed . front brake 217 / 232 . rear brake 123 / 154 . parking brake 106 / 124 . all brakes locked out when placed under load . fb 59 percent . pb 19 percent .

wheel tracking to checked / adjusted if needed due to tyre wear being evident .

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 21,281 miles

brakes linings to be checked

Pass 16 Oct 2018 20,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,755 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,003 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,052 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear HAS NAIL

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,860 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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ML61 VYU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML61 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML61 VYU registered?

ML61 VYU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is ML61 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 VYU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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