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EF13 VAE

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 58,530 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 45,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 37,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,237 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2020 31,237 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 23,616 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,136 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,621 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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EF13 VAE is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF13 VAE, 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 EF13 VAE registered?

EF13 VAE is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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The MOT history for EF13 VAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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