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SW13 VHB

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,017 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 82,017 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,596 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 64,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,470 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 54,470 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 44,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,937 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 36,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 8,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 7,107 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 VHB is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

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

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The MOT history for SW13 VHB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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