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SY61 VFJ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 95,952 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,194 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 92,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,294 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 84,205 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,009 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 75,407 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface,, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,549 miles

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

Offside Front upper strut top bearing noisy lock to lock

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,200 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 66,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,872 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 56,138 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,242 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/15 rest of wheels fitted with 185/60/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,440 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 VFJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

SY61 VFJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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