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SA61 UTY

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 UTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,111 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 97,110 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH AT FRONT ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 83,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH AT FRONT ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,041 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 78,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,611 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 74,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wiper linkage fractured

Fail 8 Aug 2019 62,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper linkage worn

Fail 19 Jul 2018 56,660 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,608 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 52,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,745 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,103 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 UTY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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