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SV61 USU

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,556 mi
Last recorded128,556 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 USU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 128,556 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,542 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 111,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,751 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,221 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 104,220 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,242 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 103,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,220 miles

Front cross member excessively corroded

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 97,216 miles

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

Front cross member excessively corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,774 miles

Radiator supporting beam corroded/holed

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 86,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended red release buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Radiator supporting beam corroded/holed

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,263 miles

All tyres perishing within treads

E.M.L. on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60hr15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Radiator support beam corroded/holed

Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

All tyres perishing within treads

E.M.L. on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60hr15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Radiator support beam corroded/holed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,839 miles

Eml on

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

Lower radiator support beam corroded and holed

Fail 21 Sep 2016 64,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Eml on

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

Lower radiator support beam corroded and holed

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,390 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 37,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,758 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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SV61 USU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 SV61 USU, 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 SV61 USU registered?

SV61 USU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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