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AO61 VMD

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,736 mi
Last recorded120,736 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VMD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 120,736 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 120,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 116,981 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,204 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 112,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,429 miles

brake fluid dark

Fail 1 Aug 2023 104,429 miles

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

brake fluid dark

Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,284 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 98,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,470 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 92,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,209 miles

under trays/covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,526 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,522 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front frame to suspension/ bumper etc holed and rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,806 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,475 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 29,576 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,576 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 VMD is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO61 VMD, 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 AO61 VMD registered?

AO61 VMD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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