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AO12 TUU

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,358 miles

Lower radiator support rusted

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front rad mounting corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,559 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front rad mounting corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front rad mounting corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 69,335 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front rad mounting corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,167 miles

front rad mounting corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,018 miles

front tyres 195/50/16 rear tyres 195/55/16

Fail 28 Jan 2021 57,018 miles

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

front tyres 195/50/16 rear tyres 195/55/16

Pass 24 Jan 2020 54,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2020 54,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2019 50,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rad support panel corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,476 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,644 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 TUU is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol 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 TUU, 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 TUU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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