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AU12 OMH

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,906 mi
Last recorded83,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OMH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,812 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 77,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front half (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,782 miles

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

Front Front Crossmember heavily corroded

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 17 Feb 2025 75,781 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Front Crossmember heavily corroded

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 15 Feb 2024 70,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

front cross member badly corroded but not considered structural

Fail 14 Feb 2024 70,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

front cross member badly corroded but not considered structural

Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,320 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,337 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 51,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,098 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 46,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,139 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 36,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,634 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 OMH is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMH, 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 OMH registered?

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

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