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SM11 OEL

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,625 mi
Last recorded110,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 OEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 110,625 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 110,600 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 106,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 106,940 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 102,546 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 102,477 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,913 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside & nearside front to rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level in bottle close to minimum

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,899 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 90,796 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,183 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 88,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 76,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,606 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing thorough examination of some testable items.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,197 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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SM11 OEL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OEL, 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 SM11 OEL registered?

SM11 OEL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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