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VK11 HPL

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

212,368 mi
Last recorded212,368 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 HPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 212,368 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 210,611 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 210,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2023 205,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 198,181 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 198,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 185,637 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 185,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 175,695 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 175,683 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 166,853 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 166,816 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering rack ex worn (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,106 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 152,106 miles

Sub-frame insecure excessive movement (2.4.G.1)

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,321 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 140,321 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 125,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,471 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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VK11 HPL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 VK11 HPL, 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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VK11 HPL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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