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AO12 VPM

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,323 mi
Last recorded90,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 90,323 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

structural and component corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 85,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,415 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,623 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim buckled

Offside Front play found in steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,505 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,868 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VPM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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