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SW61 VUV

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,476 mi
Last recorded37,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 37,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f track rod has slight play still within legal tolerance. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn close to legal limit advise change of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 34,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 32,570 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 32,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 32,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,010 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 28,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 26,234 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 23,438 miles

both rear tyres,ageing cracks on outer edges

Pass 30 Dec 2016 20,074 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 16,021 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 16,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 12,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,323 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 VUV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUV, 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 SW61 VUV registered?

SW61 VUV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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