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SD61 VMX

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,544 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 78,544 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 67,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 60,406 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 60,406 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,520 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 46,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,386 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 24 Nov 2015 20,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 17,561 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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SD61 VMX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD61 VMX, 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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What year was SD61 VMX registered?

SD61 VMX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is SD61 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 VMX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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