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SW61 LVM

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,829 mi
Last recorded84,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,829 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 84,827 miles

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,686 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface fog lamp (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 78,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface fog lamp (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 53,720 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 53,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 46,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 46,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 41,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,067 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes going front to back ()

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 39,067 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes going front to back ()

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,016 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 37,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,477 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 34,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 29,506 miles

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

rear brake pipes and hoses coated

speed steer fitter to steering wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2018 29,506 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes and hoses coated

speed steer fitter to steering wheel

Pass 13 Nov 2017 24,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 24,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 18,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 13,802 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,237 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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SW61 LVM is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SW61 LVM, 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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SW61 LVM is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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