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SM13 EXB

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,953 mi
Last recorded86,953 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 EXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 86,953 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 82,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,698 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 76,580 miles

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

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,822 miles

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 63,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

manufacture covers fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,126 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,828 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 25,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 16,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 14,524 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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SM13 EXB is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM13 EXB, 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 SM13 EXB registered?

SM13 EXB is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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The MOT history for SM13 EXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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