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SO13 DFK

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 DFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,993 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 85,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,090 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,239 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,239 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount worn / clicking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2019 52,706 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 52,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,599 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,363 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 38,363 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 27,773 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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SO13 DFK is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO13 DFK, 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 SO13 DFK registered?

SO13 DFK is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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