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SM61 OVC

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,574 mi
Last recorded142,574 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 OVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At brake hose on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,800 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME + ARMS + STRUTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 134,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LAMBDA HIGH (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME + ARMS + STRUTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE /OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BEAM AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,343 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security RADIATOR MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 119,343 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security RADIATOR MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE REPLACED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,313 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT RAD. SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,880 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,677 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,677 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,044 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,531 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 47,055 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 23 Dec 2014 47,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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 OVC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVC, 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 SM61 OVC registered?

SM61 OVC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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