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SM61 HVF

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 97,034 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 97,034 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2025 97,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 80,646 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 80,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 63,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 54,618 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 54,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,481 miles

Front rad support is corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray's fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,788 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 52,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,679 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 49,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 40,921 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 40,898 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber cracked but not through to cords

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre rubber cracked but not through to cords

Fail 14 Dec 2017 32,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber cracked but not through to cords

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre rubber cracked but not through to cords

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,744 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,280 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,488 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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SM61 HVF is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red 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 SM61 HVF, 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 HVF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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