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VK13 REU

2013 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,582 mi
Last recorded118,582 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 REU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 118,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 118,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 100,046 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 100,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror direction indicator lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 83,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,605 miles

Front bonnet gas strut not holding bonnet open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer area (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 55,605 miles

Front bonnet gas strut not holding bonnet open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 46,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,862 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,547 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VK13 REU is a 2013 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK13 REU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK13 REU registered?

VK13 REU is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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