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SY61 VFT

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,907 mi
Last recorded100,907 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 100,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On Legal Limit Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,766 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 77,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,979 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 59,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,521 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 48,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,177 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 39,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 32,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,877 miles

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,557 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 VFT 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

SY61 VFT is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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