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SK13 HLX

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 HLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,099 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 95,095 miles

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

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 84,829 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested suspension faults and brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,169 miles

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

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 29 Aug 2023 76,168 miles

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

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

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,214 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,110 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 58,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,726 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,023 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 44,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Scrapping off disc. (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,876 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,718 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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SK13 HLX is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SK13 HLX, 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 SK13 HLX registered?

SK13 HLX is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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