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SP11 XEX

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 XEX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 102,256 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 102,253 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,532 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 95,532 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,941 miles

Radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 88,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,669 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 62,468 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,494 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front radiator crossmember corroded

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,494 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front radiator crossmember corroded

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside

Offside Front slight play at bottom ball joint

Fail 21 Aug 2017 51,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre stalk (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside

Offside Front slight play at bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,660 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,698 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 XEX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SP11 XEX, 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 SP11 XEX registered?

SP11 XEX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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