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AY13 VZL

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

Fail 22 Oct 2024 54,812 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,592 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 51,584 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE ON FRONT WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE ON FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,607 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & worn on far edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & worn on far edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 20,681 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & worn on far edges (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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AY13 VZL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AY13 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

AY13 VZL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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The MOT history for AY13 VZL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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