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VU61 KOW

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,992 mi
Last recorded90,992 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Especially inside edge ( no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror backing missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Especially inside edge ( no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 90,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Especially inside edge ( no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror backing missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Especially inside edge ( no cords exposed at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror backing missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 67,221 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 67,037 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Reflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,265 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 47,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 42,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 36,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,365 miles

Nearside Front screw in Tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Jan 2016 28,783 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,447 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 KOW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KOW, 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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VU61 KOW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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