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DL13 SPZ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 SPZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 83,148 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2026 83,146 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,364 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 80,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 75,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,634 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 66,634 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,203 miles

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

rear shock absorbers corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 62,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords 2 mm tread wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread slightly distorted 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear shock absorbers corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords olso perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,125 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 49,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,186 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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DL13 SPZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DL13 SPZ, 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 DL13 SPZ registered?

DL13 SPZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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