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SD13 PVJ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,546 mi
Last recorded134,546 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 PVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 134,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,093 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 127,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,151 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,001 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 68,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,656 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,656 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 28,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 27,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 27,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,675 miles

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

Front discs have a slight lip

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack 195/55/16 dot1213

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre starting to crack 195/55/16 dot 1213 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak slight ()

brakefluid dirty

Fail 25 Apr 2018 24,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front discs have a slight lip

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack 195/55/16 dot1213

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre starting to crack 195/55/16 dot 1213 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak slight ()

brakefluid dirty

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,255 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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SD13 PVJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SD13 PVJ, 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 SD13 PVJ registered?

SD13 PVJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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