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AO12 TUW

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,023 mi
Last recorded99,023 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TUW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,023 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 99,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,310 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 96,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,806 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,959 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 88,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres tread at 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres tread at 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,907 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,111 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 72,111 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,794 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 59,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,049 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake slight rubbing

scuttle is full of water (drains blocked)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 48,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake slight rubbing

scuttle is full of water (drains blocked)

Pass 15 May 2015 35,700 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 TUW is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

AO12 TUW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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