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AO12 KDJ

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,246 mi
Last recorded109,246 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KDJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 109,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 100,846 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 100,846 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,214 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,207 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 64,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished quite badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 37,696 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 37,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 May 2016 30,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,180 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 24,180 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 KDJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO12 KDJ, 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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AO12 KDJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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