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VK13 RFY

2013 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,938 mi
Last recorded129,938 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 RFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 129,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 109,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 89,786 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark below minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle beam corroding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber worn through

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,786 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark below minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle beam corroding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber worn through

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth swapped with clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,015 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 15 Mar 2021 60,015 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,301 miles

Both front wiperblades slightly smearing screen

Fail 26 Mar 2020 55,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front wiperblades slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to inner sidewall and wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,341 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 46,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,461 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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VK13 RFY is a 2013 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RFY, 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 VK13 RFY registered?

VK13 RFY is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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