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SY13 GCK

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,879 mi
Last recorded154,879 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 GCK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 154,879 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 154,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose at axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 128,847 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not self parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi hose at axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,085 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 98,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,614 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 87,614 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,001 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 84,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,453 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,248 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 32,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SY13 GCK is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY13 GCK, 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 SY13 GCK registered?

SY13 GCK is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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