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SW11 BWE

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,306 mi
Last recorded50,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 BWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 50,306 miles

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

Suspension components corroded Front & Rear

Fail 8 Sep 2026 50,306 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded Front & Rear

Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,141 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator subfame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 49,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator subfame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2024 47,614 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,920 miles

Front radiator support cross member badly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,377 miles

Front radiator support mount heavily corroded and holed

Fail 13 Sep 2022 44,371 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front radiator support mount heavily corroded and holed

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,223 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,198 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken centre pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2020 41,198 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken centre pipe

Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,456 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 39,412 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,887 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,887 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,740 miles

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

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

under trays ftd

Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,360 miles

front tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 16,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SW11 BWE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW11 BWE, 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 SW11 BWE registered?

SW11 BWE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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