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SK13 HMU

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 HMU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,901 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 77,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 73,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 68,535 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,060 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 65,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 59,399 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,914 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,431 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 41,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,556 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 35,556 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,561 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 30,561 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,756 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 HMU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

SK13 HMU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is SK13 HMU safe to buy?

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