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GW57 OWL

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW57 OWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 99,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,593 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 83,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 79,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,184 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,184 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not latch the belt (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust keak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,149 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 71,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,599 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 33,350 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 33,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GW57 OWL is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GW57 OWL, 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

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What year was GW57 OWL registered?

GW57 OWL is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is GW57 OWL safe to buy?

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