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SB13 SKJ

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,105 mi
Last recorded143,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 143,102 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,008 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2024 134,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears in middle of car by flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near front of rear brake hoses and between hose and rear brake wheel cylinder., (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 112,813 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour amber bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near front of rear brake hoses and between hose and rear brake wheel cylinder., (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,154 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 98,153 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified welded together at none specified seam areas (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear and centre sections (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust shielding insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,142 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 23,651 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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SB13 SKJ 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 SB13 SKJ, 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 SB13 SKJ registered?

SB13 SKJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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