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SM13 HZH

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,581 mi
Last recorded80,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 HZH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,581 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 80,581 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 80,581 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,543 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear coil springs rusting

Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,979 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 HZH is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

SM13 HZH is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is SM13 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 HZH 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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