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SP61 OVU

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 OVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 97,528 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor insecure (1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,056 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded BESIDE FRONT SUBFRAME

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 94,629 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded beside subframe

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 90,228 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside beside front subframe

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 8 Aug 2024 90,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded offside beside front subframe

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2023 83,758 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sump corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 80,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,221 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator cross member corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 72,103 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,794 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 67,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,667 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 63,667 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,409 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,487 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 50,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,718 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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SP61 OVU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SP61 OVU, 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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SP61 OVU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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