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AU12 JXA

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,492 mi
Last recorded80,492 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring weak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,845 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 70,845 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,970 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 63,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,790 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,567 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted time of test

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 12 Jun 2017 20,791 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,426 miles

engine covers and trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,372 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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AU12 JXA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 JXA, 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 AU12 JXA registered?

AU12 JXA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 JXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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