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SM11 ZYK

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 ZYK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 89,040 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,647 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,317 miles

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

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

General under body corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 68,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,820 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 65,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,089 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

front subframe corroding

handbrake travel

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

nsf shock damp

slight damage to nsr and osf road wheels

Fail 13 Nov 2019 64,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

front subframe corroding

handbrake travel

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

nsf shock damp

slight damage to nsr and osf road wheels

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,165 miles

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

boot area full- not checked

handbrake travel

ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes cracking

nsf and both rear shocks damp

Fail 19 Oct 2018 57,161 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn osf link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

boot area full- not checked

handbrake travel

ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes cracking

nsf and both rear shocks damp

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,540 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 51,540 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,359 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,581 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 29,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,790 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 ZYK is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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