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VK61 SYJ

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,845 mi
Last recorded71,845 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 SYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 65,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,289 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 61,289 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 49,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 34,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,810 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 12 Sep 2016 19,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing

n/s front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,483 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 6,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SYJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

VK61 SYJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is VK61 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 SYJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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