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SW63 TFU

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,243 mi
Last recorded78,243 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 TFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 78,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded near mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 78,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded / pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded / pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded near mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking / no resistance (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system failed on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,878 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,124 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 62,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,280 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 48,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 48,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,790 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW63 TFU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW63 TFU, 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 SW63 TFU registered?

SW63 TFU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is SW63 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW63 TFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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