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VU61 KEJ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,279 mi
Last recorded114,279 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 114,279 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 114,279 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,845 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,725 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 104,715 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,442 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 98,441 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,183 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f radiator support corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 86,181 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f radiator support corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,881 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirrow damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2021 84,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirrow damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,874 miles

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

offside and nearside front shock absorber dirt covers split and badly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,646 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 57,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,747 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 24,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,873 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,164 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 KEJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU61 KEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU61 KEJ registered?

VU61 KEJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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