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AO61 FHP

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,652 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 97,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 88,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 88,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 78,716 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 67,939 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 64,890 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 64,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 61,187 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 58,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 58,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,866 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2019 54,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 44,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking!

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,318 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,630 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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AO61 FHP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO61 FHP, 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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AO61 FHP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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