2011 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · FP11 KUE

The Renault Clio presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 24 July 2023 at 122,501 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the supplied records. The tester recorded no defects at that test. Four days earlier, on 20 July 2023 at 122,500 miles, the vehicle failed the MOT, yet the official record lists no defects against that failure, an irregular entry that suggests an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a clear mechanical fault. The mileage pattern sits close to typical use for a 2011 vehicle, averaging roughly 8,167 miles per year across its life. Between the 22 April 2022 pass at 122,371 miles and the July 2023 tests at 122,500 to 122,501 miles, the car covered only 130 miles in over fifteen months. Such low accumulation implies extended standing or very limited running, which can allow corrosion, seized brakes, and perished rubber components to develop even where the record shows clean results. Given the sparse history and the unexplained July 2023 failure, a buyer should physically inspect the Clio for structural rust on sills and subframes, check suspension bushes and coil springs for degradation from prolonged inactivity, and verify brake discs and calipers are free from binding or pitting. The absence of advisories across all three tests does not remove the risk that worn consumables or hidden mechanical issues exist unrecorded. Prior to purchase, commission an independent inspection of the drivetrain and emissions system, and confirm the reason for the 20 July 2023 failure with DVSA documentation, since the nil-defect record provides no technical explanation for the rejected test.