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AO12 NCD

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,835 mi
Last recorded82,835 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 82,835 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,264 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 79,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Oct 2024 75,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,849 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 70,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,633 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 53,631 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front tyres starting to have some surface cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and becoming slightly mishapened (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NCD is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

AO12 NCD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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