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SY61 MKP

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,654 mi
Last recorded159,654 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 MKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 159,654 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator support crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 31 Jul 2026 159,654 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel and can be applied 8 clicks before any effort recorded (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator support crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2025 140,667 miles

Front Lower radiator support crossmember corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear small cut to tyre tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 128,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear small cut to tyre tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 113,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 113,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,450 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 100,450 miles

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,805 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,145 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 10 Jan 2018 76,640 miles

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Offside Front BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S STEERING RACK END

Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Offside Front BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S STEERING RACK END

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,588 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low, 3MM in places (185/60R15)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jan 2016 57,588 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low, 3MM in places (185/60R15)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SY61 MKP is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY61 MKP, 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 SY61 MKP registered?

SY61 MKP is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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