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SA61 LLW

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

116,062 mi
Last recorded116,062 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,062 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 116,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,178 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked

Nearside Front mirror cover loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension components corroded axle

Fail 4 Aug 2025 113,165 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked

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

Nearside Front mirror cover loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded axle

heatshield insecure rear

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,241 miles

Heat shield insecure at mid section

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Casing is also corroded and flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Mirror cover loose

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 109,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front cross member excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint has popped out of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield insecure at mid section

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Casing is also corroded and flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Mirror cover loose

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,308 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Front radiator support excessively corroded

Nearside Front outer side mirror cover loose

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

Offside Front door handle missing

Offside Rear light unit loose

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 91,307 miles

Brake performance not tested front pads to metal and suspension components likely to fail (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower ball joint detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored due to brake pads being worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Front radiator support excessively corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer side mirror cover loose

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit loose

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

unable to check both front wheel bearings for play due to excessive play in all other suspension components

unable to check for play in steering rack due to play in track rod ends

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,950 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 66,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,402 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55R16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/50R16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracked.

undertray partially insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,914 miles

All tires cracked and perished but no cords exposed

Engine cover and under tray fitted (under tray damaged slightly)

Front sub frame quite heavily corroded however is still solid

NSF tire cut, no exposed cords

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight roughness felt in both rear hubs, believed to be shoes and drums scuffing

Wishbone bushes beginning to come away from housing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 51,913 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All tires cracked and perished but no cords exposed

Engine cover and under tray fitted (under tray damaged slightly)

Front sub frame quite heavily corroded however is still solid

NSF tire cut, no exposed cords

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight roughness felt in both rear hubs, believed to be shoes and drums scuffing

Wishbone bushes beginning to come away from housing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,565 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,256 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged.

Pass 25 Aug 2014 30,478 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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SA61 LLW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SA61 LLW, 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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SA61 LLW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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