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SY13 LVE

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,510 mi
Last recorded132,510 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 LVE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 130,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 130,943 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 117,239 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 103,381 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 88,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 88,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,609 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,506 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))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 56,857 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2018 49,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,793 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

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 LVE is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

SY13 LVE is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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