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MK13 NKZ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,506 mi
Last recorded129,506 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 NKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,952 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 118,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,830 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,174 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2023 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,559 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,693 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,554 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Secondary bonnet catch is loose.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,554 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch is loose.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,158 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,396 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

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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MK13 NKZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 MK13 NKZ, 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 MK13 NKZ registered?

MK13 NKZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is MK13 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 NKZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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