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SG61 VMK

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,717 mi
Last recorded96,717 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 VMK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 96,717 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 96,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 91,111 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 7 Sep 2024 91,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places(195/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,475 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake high travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places(195/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50x16 cracks in tread & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,738 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x16XL Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,297 miles

Backbox heatshield loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2019 79,297 miles

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

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))

Backbox heatshield loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,121 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,265 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,977 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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SG61 VMK is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SG61 VMK, 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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SG61 VMK is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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