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AO12 LTY

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 70,428 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 70,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 195/50R16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2025 67,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 67,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,667 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,791 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,068 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,045 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 24,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres poor condition i.e. cracked but cords not exposed

Pass 7 Nov 2015 17,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,513 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 LTY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

AO12 LTY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AO12 LTY safe to buy?

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