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AO12 UGB

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 77,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 58,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,856 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 50,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,344 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 43,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 40,381 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 36,659 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 36,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 32,577 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 32,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 26,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UGB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

AO12 UGB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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