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VK61 LJF

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,375 mi
Last recorded84,375 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 LJF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders - 195/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 84,370 miles

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release or lever insecure to vehicle structure (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders - 195/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil filter was loose & leaking (have tightened)

Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,889 miles

Central Front Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of the sub frame

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,864 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 77,864 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 2.7mm perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 62,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,700 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 55,899 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,501 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,689 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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VK61 LJF is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK61 LJF, 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 VK61 LJF registered?

VK61 LJF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VK61 LJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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