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SM13 PFK

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 PFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,944 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 95,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 85,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,004 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 76,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 68,266 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 68,262 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,094 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 63,094 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 57,400 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 57,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,509 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,719 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 PFK is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM13 PFK, 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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SM13 PFK is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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