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MA13 LFW

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,147 mi
Last recorded117,147 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 LFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 117,147 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,978 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 99,211 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,946 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 95,892 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,683 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,940 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 69,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner wheel rim dented.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre perished and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge and on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,642 miles

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

Petrol cap cover missing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,466 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MA13 LFW is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black 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 MA13 LFW, 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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MA13 LFW is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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