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SK61 SZC

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

128,643 mi
Last recorded128,643 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 SZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 128,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

radiator support extremely corroded and will fail causing radiator to fall out.

Fail 27 Feb 2026 128,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

radiator support extremely corroded and will fail causing radiator to fall out.

Pass 8 Mar 2025 124,025 miles

Front Lower radiator mounting extremely corroded and weakened,requires replacementvery soon.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective ()

washers poor.

Fail 7 Mar 2025 124,025 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower radiator mounting extremely corroded and weakened,requires replacementvery soon.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective ()

washers poor.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,530 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

radiator support bracket heavily corroded and section missing

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

radiator support bracket heavily corroded and section missing

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,253 miles

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 112,253 miles

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,853 miles

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on the outer edge

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on the outer edge

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2020 94,914 miles

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 86,352 miles

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear tyre pressure was low

slight damage to offside rear wheel rim

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre pressure was low

slight damage to offside rear wheel rim

Pass 10 May 2017 64,184 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2017 64,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2016 51,990 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,430 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SK61 SZC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 SK61 SZC, 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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SK61 SZC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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