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DS12 SOL

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 SOL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,482 miles

Front Radiator support frame very corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 94,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Radiator support frame very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,774 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 88,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,707 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 81,707 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment 2 fronts (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 74,057 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 74,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,364 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn outside edge

O/S/F Tyre worn outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 41,048 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,756 miles

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

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

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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DS12 SOL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS12 SOL, 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 DS12 SOL registered?

DS12 SOL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is DS12 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 SOL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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