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AU12 TSX

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,174 mi
Last recorded70,174 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,615 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 61,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,278 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,798 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,790 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,276 miles

All tyres perishing in sidewalls

Front tyres worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,809 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 TSX 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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

AU12 TSX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is AU12 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TSX 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.

Does AU12 TSX have outstanding finance?

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