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SP61 VVA

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VVA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 111,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 103,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear ,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,878 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,845 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad ferodo broken

Fail 9 Dec 2022 90,843 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer brake pad ferodo broken

Fail 17 Nov 2022 90,811 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,759 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,049 miles

Both front suspension shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front suspension shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,024 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 52,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 44,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,267 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 38,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,551 miles

Rear Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,906 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 VVA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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