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HV13 APX

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,535 mi
Last recorded112,535 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 APX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 112,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 102,978 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 102,978 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 93,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,512 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,942 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,388 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,935 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,879 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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HV13 APX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black 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 HV13 APX, 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 HV13 APX registered?

HV13 APX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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