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SW13 VGN

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 97,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,624 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 93,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,678 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Jan 2024 89,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,966 miles

all brake pipes cleaned & greased

Fail 7 Jul 2023 84,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,965 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Nov 2021 56,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,026 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 39,859 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 32,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,371 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 27,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 VGN is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW13 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

SW13 VGN is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is SW13 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 VGN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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