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AO12 UGC

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,392 mi
Last recorded104,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 104,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,310 miles

Front front panel / radiator support frame corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 94,310 miles

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

Front front panel / radiator support frame corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear brakes slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger air bag turned of at time of test

Radiator support corroded and holed not a prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,757 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 82,757 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,036 miles

Central Front heatshields loose

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,034 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2 x buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front heatshields loose

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 67,976 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 67,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2015 42,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 42,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UGC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

AO12 UGC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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