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RO13 VAD

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 VAD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 119,267 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Park brake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,270 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Advise Park brake travel requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,207 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 76,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,478 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s rear tyre getting close to legal limit

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s rear tyre getting close to legal limit

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 36,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 22,226 miles

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

Nearside Front NOISE OF FREE MATERIAL INSIDE TYRE

Pass 17 Nov 2016 15,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RO13 VAD is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc 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 RO13 VAD, 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 RO13 VAD registered?

RO13 VAD is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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