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SM61 HWK

2011 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,654 mi
Last recorded118,654 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 HWK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 118,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 111,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,542 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,226 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/f and n/s/r ()

front lower crossmember corroded

n/s/rtyre sidewall damage noted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 80,226 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nail in tyre o/s/f and n/s/r ()

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

front lower crossmember corroded

n/s/rtyre sidewall damage noted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,044 miles

front crossmember corrosion noted

n/s r tyre sidewall damage noted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,018 miles

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

front crossmember corrosion noted

n/s r tyre sidewall damage noted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 67,574 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 67,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,691 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,497 miles

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

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

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 HWK is a 2011 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM61 HWK, 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 HWK is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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