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SM11 ZYT

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 ZYT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 103,462 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 103,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 101,383 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 100,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 100,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023
Fail 8 Aug 2023

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,220 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps lamps working on auto but not manual (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre is cracking around the outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2022 84,677 miles

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

Emissions not tested no oil visible on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch works on auto but not manual (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on outer edge, worn on inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,998 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,557 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 ZYT is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

SM11 ZYT is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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