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SJ13 OFK

2013 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 OFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,677 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 87,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS 1.7MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE BEAM AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS 1.7MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE BEAM AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

opaque sticker fitted to windscreen upper not at affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Nov 2022 65,496 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

opaque sticker fitted to windscreen upper not at affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,575 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 33,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 28,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2018 28,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2017 22,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,399 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear 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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SJ13 OFK is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc 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 SJ13 OFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ13 OFK registered?

SJ13 OFK is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is SJ13 OFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ13 OFK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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