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AU12 TLN

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,832 mi
Last recorded147,832 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,832 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre brake light not working/disconnected.

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 146,589 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks/sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 146,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks/sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 134,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 21 Sep 2023 134,517 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 7 Oct 2022 117,028 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 117,028 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,297 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 101,297 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,462 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.5 mm / Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3.0 mm / Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 92,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.5 mm / Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3.0 mm / Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 87,416 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 87,416 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 75,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre has flat spot on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,823 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,823 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,995 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 TLN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU12 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

AU12 TLN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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