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SY13 SBZ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,225 mi
Last recorded115,225 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 SBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 115,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,923 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 98,880 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,457 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,421 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 42,419 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cover fitted to underside

Fail 9 Apr 2019 40,918 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cover fitted to underside

Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,842 miles

cover fitted to underside

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,155 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 28,155 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,203 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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SY13 SBZ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

SY13 SBZ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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