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AO12 GDA

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,301 mi
Last recorded85,301 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GDA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 85,301 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,084 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hanging on slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls and tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,719 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,191 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,234 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 GDA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

AO12 GDA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is AO12 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 GDA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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