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FE13 YNJ

2013 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,959 mi
Last recorded129,959 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 YNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 129,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 129,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE; both front metal brake pipes starting to get corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn/ scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is worn on inner edge and getting low on edges (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 116,549 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE; both front metal brake pipes starting to get corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn/ scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is worn on inner edge and getting low on edges (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 109,377 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 109,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn/ deboned excessvily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed os/f inner edge of tyre is worn cords exposed (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,186 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 107,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch on subframe not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner wing cover insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,658 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 102,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s & N/s Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,987 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,179 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 8 Jun 2017 32,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,823 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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FE13 YNJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Silver 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 FE13 YNJ, 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 FE13 YNJ registered?

FE13 YNJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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