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SY61 MLZ

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,000 mi
Last recorded58,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 MLZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,000 miles

Front Radiator support assembly corroded and holed

Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 55,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,014 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front lower radiator support deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2022 54,014 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Front lower radiator support deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,620 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 49,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,551 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 42,004 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,033 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,647 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,809 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 23,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 18,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MLZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

SY61 MLZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SY61 MLZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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