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SB63 VLF

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 VLF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Radiator Panel Heavily Corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,885 miles

front radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2025 79,885 miles

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

front radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 93,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cradle for radiator (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,882 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just passes, strongly suggest having the brakes serviced. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 44,448 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 44,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 35,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,391 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and worn to limit

Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,373 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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SB63 VLF 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 SB63 VLF, 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 SB63 VLF registered?

SB63 VLF is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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