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SW13 VFD

2013 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,077 mi
Last recorded72,077 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,077 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,207 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,157 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 52,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,605 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 49,605 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to caliper hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 46,428 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 46,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to brake cylinder o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r and O/s/r not fully inspected ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,120 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 9 Mar 2018 29,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,550 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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SW13 VFD is a 2013 Renault Clio in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SW13 VFD, 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 SW13 VFD registered?

SW13 VFD is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is SW13 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 VFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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