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AY13 MFE

2013 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,765 mi
Last recorded157,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 MFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 157,765 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,823 miles

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 142,460 miles

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 142,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,558 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 136,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 125,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate letter/figure missing B S number missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald***185/65R15-88T*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald*** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald***185/65R15-88T*** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0015 fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge bald*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0026 fitted (8.2.2)

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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AY13 MFE is a 2013 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 54,109 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 AY13 MFE, 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 13 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY13 MFE registered?

AY13 MFE is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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