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RK61 VZL

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,445 mi
Last recorded142,445 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 142,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 141,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 127,480 miles

FRONT, RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL, VERY BADLY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED, N/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 127,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEADLIGHTS, VERY LOW. (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working INOP. (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury BODY DAMAGE, SHARP EDGES. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

FRONT, RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL, VERY BADLY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED, N/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,036 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 120,036 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (e))

advise radiater support panel rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,276 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,683 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 85,682 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,323 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 68,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 35,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,469 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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RK61 VZL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RK61 VZL, 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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RK61 VZL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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