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VU61 KCY

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,024 mi
Last recorded118,024 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 118,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 118,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have product on them (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slam bar at front of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 103,903 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,669 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,686 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,890 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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VU61 KCY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU61 KCY, 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 VU61 KCY registered?

VU61 KCY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is VU61 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 KCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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