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PY61 BKK

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BKK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,531 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2025 128,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,825 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 119,822 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 109,096 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine cradle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 106,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 104,237 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 97,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 97,205 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,120 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,485 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,478 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,628 miles

long travel on h/brake

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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PY61 BKK is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 PY61 BKK, 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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PY61 BKK is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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