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TA57 BLA

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

168,107 mi
Last recorded168,107 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA57 BLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 168,107 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 168,082 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid [Offside/nearside] (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 159,663 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 159,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 159,654 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened osf/nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf/nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 155,672 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 155,642 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 153,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 153,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn thru (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 150,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 150,480 miles

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

Side repeater not working Offside front wing repeater not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 148,270 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 148,270 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,886 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,154 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 104,154 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,125 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,847 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,145 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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TA57 BLA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TA57 BLA, 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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TA57 BLA is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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