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AO12 ZSL

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

127,981 mi
Last recorded127,981 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZSL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 127,981 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 127,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,905 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam high (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 117,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,428 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 112,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested INOP (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 109,166 miles

FRONT RADIATROR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

Fail 28 Jul 2021 109,166 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT RADIATROR SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

Fail 26 Jul 2021 109,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road double chipped. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on inner edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 26 Jul 2019 92,865 miles

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))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 92,865 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,250 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,387 miles

windscreen cracked. But not in drivers view

Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,387 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

windscreen cracked. But not in drivers view

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 27,521 miles

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

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 ZSL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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