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DK13 VFS

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 VFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,945 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 93,936 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Strut dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Strut dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system fouling Wheel arch cover fouling wheel (2.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter fouling and damaged

Offside Front Inner Wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 May 2024 87,015 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

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

Fail 3 May 2024 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

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

Pass 5 May 2023 82,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 82,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel rim damaged

Fail 6 May 2022 78,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205x45xzr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 64,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 60,981 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,988 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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DK13 VFS is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK13 VFS, 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 DK13 VFS registered?

DK13 VFS is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DK13 VFS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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