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AO12 LUH

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,658 mi
Last recorded68,658 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LUH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 68,658 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 68,658 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 64,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 64,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,330 miles

front radiator frame rusted through

Fail 2 Mar 2024 62,330 miles

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

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

front radiator frame rusted through

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,358 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 60,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor faulty (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,911 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2022 54,911 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,748 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 48,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 45,078 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,820 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,843 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 LUH is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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