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AU12 TOJ

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,337 mi
Last recorded113,337 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TOJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 113,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 113,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 99,248 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2024 88,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 76,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and damaged outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,654 miles

Rear child seat not sercured by seat belt

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 TOJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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