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FT13 SZX

2013 Renault Clio

White Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,986 mi
Last recorded104,986 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 SZX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 104,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visable brake pipes have been greased/undersealed so cannot see full condition underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 103,486 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))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure but not likely to fall

Fail 6 May 2023 103,456 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure but not likely to fall

Pass 29 Apr 2022 93,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 93,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 91,388 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 81,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 76,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

rear service brake low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,260 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 50,388 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,849 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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FT13 SZX is a 2013 Renault Clio in White with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT13 SZX, 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 FT13 SZX registered?

FT13 SZX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is FT13 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 SZX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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