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SK61 VKJ

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,224 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 97,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,765 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 95,761 miles

Front Lower Body component likely to become detached radiator support bracket (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,082 miles

Radiator Support Panel Corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 94,082 miles

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

Radiator Support Panel Corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,504 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Radiator Support Panels Corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2022 89,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside & Offside Front Radiator Support Panels Corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,020 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 87,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,984 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,497 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,497 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,400 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Undertray not fully secure slightly loose on front, bolts/nuts corroded off from bottom crossmember (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 63,400 miles

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

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

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Undertray not fully secure slightly loose on front, bolts/nuts corroded off from bottom crossmember (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 52,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,416 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,416 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,310 miles

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 VKJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VKJ, 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 SK61 VKJ registered?

SK61 VKJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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