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VU61 KWZ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,897 mi
Last recorded67,897 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KWZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 67,897 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2025 65,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,777 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 62,768 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,381 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 60,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,820 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 56,009 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,624 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Disc's have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s front tyres worn on outter shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 53,623 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Disc's have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s front tyres worn on outter shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,295 miles

Nearside Front inner bead bent

Offside Front inner bead bent

Fail 2 Jul 2019 50,295 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner bead bent

Offside Front inner bead bent

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,282 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 KWZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

VU61 KWZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 KWZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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