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SP61 WXZ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 WXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,405 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 116,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,835 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 102,834 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,007 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Secured via cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 93,004 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Bar has been cut through on nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At centre section (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Secured via cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,436 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 90,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,110 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 86,110 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2019 76,790 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre has been run flat requires inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre has been run flat requires inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,160 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,528 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,528 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,862 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 WXZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXZ, 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 SP61 WXZ registered?

SP61 WXZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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