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AO12 TTV

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

786,214 mi
Last recorded786,214 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 786,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 786,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024
Pass 8 Jul 2023 72,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (195/50R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and some sideways movement, possible worn pivot or loose fixings

Fail 8 Jul 2023 72,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (195/50R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and some sideways movement, possible worn pivot or loose fixings

Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front pad on limits and disc's starting to lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has a lot of travel but good in rollers

Fail 13 Jul 2022 69,379 miles

Windscreen wiper not working n/s and o/s wiper and washer not working as they should (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front pad on limits and disc's starting to lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has a lot of travel but good in rollers

Pass 2 Jul 2021 65,189 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front lipped and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 65,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front lipped and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear low perished and loosing shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,254 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,160 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,158 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 52,219 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges. N/s/f very low

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread and slight runout

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,117 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,834 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 42,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 TTV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TTV, 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 TTV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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