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AO12 EFP

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,612 mi
Last recorded96,612 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog-lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reg-plate lamp lens missing.

Fail 25 Nov 2025 96,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog-lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reg-plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 23 Nov 2024 96,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,811 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,963 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,122 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 75,122 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 65,501 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 61,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to perish

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Offside Front tyre tread starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,966 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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AO12 EFP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 53,385 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 AO12 EFP, 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 14 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO12 EFP registered?

AO12 EFP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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