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SM61 HVA

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HVA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 78,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY perished and cracked on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside HEAVILY perished/cracked on the outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 78,578 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY perished and cracked on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside HEAVILY perished/cracked on the outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,543 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 68,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 68,564 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2021 67,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 66,553 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,891 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,375 miles

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

rear tyres worn and perished[stepped]

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,986 miles

advise both rear tyres due to cracking, no cord showing

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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SM61 HVA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM61 HVA, 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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SM61 HVA is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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