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SY61 VFN

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,467 mi
Last recorded105,467 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 105,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,088 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 90,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2021 87,904 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jul 2021 87,904 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,726 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

been stood for a small period of time

Fail 15 Sep 2018 74,583 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

been stood for a small period of time

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,790 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** O/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKED & SPLIT ON INSIDE FACE

DRIVERS WINDOW STUCK OPEN

Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

** STRONG ADVISE ** O/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKED & SPLIT ON INSIDE FACE

DRIVERS WINDOW STUCK OPEN

Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,893 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CRACKED,PERISHED ON INSIDE

Fail 19 Aug 2016 51,893 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CRACKED,PERISHED ON INSIDE

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VFN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFN, 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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SY61 VFN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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