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SP11 MTE

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,193 mi
Last recorded93,193 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 MTE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 93,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flex hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

handbrake travel high

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 91,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,926 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 85,925 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

hand brake just passed brake test and has long travel advise rear brake check

Fail 31 May 2023 81,693 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes at front at driversfloor corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

hand brake just passed brake test and has long travel advise rear brake check

Fail 13 May 2023 81,690 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking at driver floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front is 12 years old advise change

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it clips to axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake just passed brake test and has long travel advise rear brake check

spare tyre flat and is 13 years old advise change

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,997 miles

Central heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it clips to axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake needs adj.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Sump Pan Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 77,517 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Split (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Sump Pan Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all - corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

exhaust system corroded - front and mid section - mid heat shield loose

Fail 17 Mar 2020 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all - corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

exhaust system corroded - front and mid section - mid heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust corroded - front and mid section - heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 2 Apr 2019 67,162 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust corroded - front and mid section - heat shield insecure at rear

offside rear brake bind - unable to fully inspect wheel bearing because of bind

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 63,184 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 38,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,539 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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SP11 MTE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP11 MTE, 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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SP11 MTE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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