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AU12 TPY

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,725 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 107,720 miles

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

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tires worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 97,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 3mm main tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges 3mm main tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,206 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,157 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 47,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 37,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,672 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,125 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 TPY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 TPY registered?

AU12 TPY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is AU12 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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