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SM11 KCJ

2011 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,620 mi
Last recorded67,620 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 KCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 67,620 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front crossmember and radiator support panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure severely corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 63,178 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 63,178 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 60,555 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (cracks in bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 60,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (cracks in bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 57,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,246 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 52,245 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,169 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 48,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 44,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,995 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,124 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both front strut gaitors due to being split

advise o/s/r tyre due to being badly cracked, no cord showing

o/s/r tail light cracked

rear fog light lense cracked

unable to check passenger seatbelts properly due to seats not being accessible

Fail 19 Apr 2017 29,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both front strut gaitors due to being split

advise o/s/r tyre due to being badly cracked, no cord showing

unable to check passenger seatbelts properly due to seats not being accessible

Pass 28 Mar 2016 25,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 25,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating discs and pads required (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,055 miles

light cracking on all four tyres outer walls

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,652 miles

side wall cracking on both front and both rear tyres

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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SM11 KCJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM11 KCJ, 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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SM11 KCJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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