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SY61 MTU

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 MTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 80,174 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear axle (1.2.1 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,162 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

radiator support excessivley corroded and holed

Fail 23 Apr 2024 80,161 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

radiator support excessivley corroded and holed

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,470 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 63,470 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 49,460 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 43,385 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 37,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,454 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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SY61 MTU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY61 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

SY61 MTU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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