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SB13 MLK

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,958 mi
Last recorded106,958 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 MLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 106,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,214 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 100,214 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,599 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 71,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,611 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 53,137 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut bearing rough

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 42,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,530 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 33,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SB13 MLK 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 62.5%.

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 SB13 MLK, 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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SB13 MLK is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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