CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT51 FOX

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT51 FOX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 127,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,426 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 89,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 68,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 68,824 miles

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

Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,954 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 51,954 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,608 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,382 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,716 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,145 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 24,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT51 FOX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 FT51 FOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT51 FOX?

You can check the full history of FT51 FOX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT51 FOX registered?

FT51 FOX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is FT51 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT51 FOX 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.

Does FT51 FOX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT51 FOX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.