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SY61 VZF

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,148 mi
Last recorded89,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,148 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill- slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,231 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 82,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,181 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 78,181 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,495 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,852 miles

Handbrake Lever Travel

Fail 5 Feb 2019 47,852 miles

Handbrake Lever Travel

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,843 miles

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

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,533 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 8,437 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 VZF is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

SY61 VZF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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