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SY61 VEX

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,114 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,625 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 101,625 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,083 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 93,025 miles

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

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,787 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 85,787 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,233 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,077 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 58,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 56,093 miles

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

Brake fluid becoming discoloured

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,370 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 52,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,451 miles

Nearside front tyre with outer sidewall damage, no cords exposed.

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 VEX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

SY61 VEX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SY61 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 VEX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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