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HK13 GZU

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,680 mi
Last recorded95,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK13 GZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 93,299 miles

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

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

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

Unable to check boot area customer items preventing inspection.

Fail 5 Feb 2025 93,275 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to check boot area customer items preventing inspection.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,926 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres starting to perish NO cord/ply showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,957 miles

Park brake lever travel indicates attention required to adjust/repair

Fail 15 Mar 2021 71,955 miles

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

Park brake lever travel indicates attention required to adjust/repair

Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,765 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,140 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HK13 GZU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HK13 GZU, 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 HK13 GZU registered?

HK13 GZU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is HK13 GZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK13 GZU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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