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AU12 OMS

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,933 mi
Last recorded57,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 57,933 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 57,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,363 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose (around catalyst)

Front Suspension bed corroding/ cross-member

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 56,363 miles

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

Front Exhaust heat shield loose (around catalyst)

Front Suspension bed corroding/ cross-member

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,822 miles

Front Cross-member corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,227 miles

Front Cross-member corroded

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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,860 miles

Front crash bars corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,917 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 44,917 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,675 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 40,532 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,220 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 36,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and o/s/r slight damage inner side wall

Pass 24 May 2016 27,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,007 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 OMS is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

AU12 OMS is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AU12 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 OMS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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