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AU12 OLW

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

69,658 mi
Last recorded69,658 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,658 miles

O/S FRONT LINK ROD BOOT WORN

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT ON

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT TRACK ROD / BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,778 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,804 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,441 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 52,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,405 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Nov 2018 48,405 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,463 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 39,463 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,495 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 32,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,026 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 25,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 OLW is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AU12 OLW, 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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AU12 OLW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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