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VU61 KOE

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,424 mi
Last recorded75,424 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KOE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,424 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective needs rewelding (6.1.2 (a))

radiator support very corroded needs replacing asap

Fail 22 Sep 2025 75,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective needs rewelding (6.1.2 (a))

radiator support very corroded needs replacing asap

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,646 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 62,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,522 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 61,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,466 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 59,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,145 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 55,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,932 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 31,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 27,442 miles

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

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 KOE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

VU61 KOE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is VU61 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 KOE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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