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SY13 VKJ

2013 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,400 mi
Last recorded51,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 51,400 miles

all suspension rusty

front crossmember rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2025 50,603 miles

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

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

all suspension rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,214 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 50,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,722 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,132 miles

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 8 Jun 2021 44,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,634 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 40,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 37,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 33,803 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2016 29,275 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 VKJ is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SY13 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

SY13 VKJ is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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The MOT history for SY13 VKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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