2013 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · ML13 UAS

A consistently clean MOT history defines this Renault Clio's mechanical standing, with passes recorded on 09 August 2025, 14 August 2024, 12 August 2023, and 13 August 2022, each with no advisories or failures logged. Across four consecutive tests spanning the most recent four years of compliance, there is no DVSA evidence of worn brake components, deteriorated suspension, exhaust leaks, lighting defects, or corrosion affecting structural integrity or roadworthiness. The absence of any advisory notes is particularly noteworthy for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, as items such as ageing brake discs, perished suspension bushes, minor exhaust corrosion, and tyre wear typically surface on cars of this age even under moderate use. This pattern suggests the vehicle has not, within the scope of the recorded tests, presented any of the common wear-related issues that DVSA examiners routinely flag during annual inspection. The recorded mileage of 60,524 miles against a 2013 registration translates to an annual accumulation of roughly 4,656 miles, which is substantially below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age and represents genuinely low mileage. The MOT records themselves do not include odometer readings for mileage cross-verification, so the stated figure should be confirmed against the dashboard and V5C documentation prior to purchase. Low annual mileage of this nature means reduced wear on major mechanical systems including the engine, clutch, gearbox, and braking components, but it also raises the possibility of extended periods of standing or infrequent use. A vehicle that has covered relatively few miles per year may have experienced dormant intervals during which rubber seals, gaskets, and flexible components can deteriorate through lack of regular operation rather than through mechanical wear. Given the complete absence of recorded advisories, a prospective purchaser should focus their pre-purchase inspection on areas that commonly affect older Renault Clios but which may not yet have reached the threshold for an MOT advisory. The rear brake drum assemblies and adjuster mechanisms on Clios of this generation are known for seizing due to infrequent use, which can manifest as reduced braking effort at the rear, pulling to one side under braking, or a handbrake that fails to hold on an incline. During a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the anti-roll bar drop links and lower wishbone bushes, as these components degrade with age regardless of mileage and can produce audible knocks before any handling irregularity becomes evident. Steering should feel precise without excessive play or vibration through the wheel, and the clutch should engage smoothly without slipping under acceleration or juddering when pulling away. Additionally, the buyer should perform a thorough under-bonnet and under-vehicle examination for any oil misting or seepage from the cam cover gasket and around the spark plug seals, as Renault small petrol units of this era are known for these minor oil leaks which can develop independently of mileage. Inspect the coolant and brake fluid condition visually, as a vehicle that has seen only short journeys may have fluids that have aged beyond their recommended service intervals. Check for any signs of corrosion on the underbody, exhaust mounting points, and around the rear subframe mounting areas, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in coastal or winter-salted regions, even though no such defects have yet been recorded by the MOT station. Finally, confirm that the timing belt or chain service interval has been observed according to Renault's schedule, as this is a critical maintenance item on engines of this age and would not be evident from the MOT record alone.