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AU12 ZTG

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 48,973 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 48,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 37,201 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Feb 2024 37,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,152 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 36,157 miles

Central Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 34,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2022 34,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2021 34,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2021 34,125 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,074 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,170 miles

n/s/f tyre showing age degradation and small cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre showing age degredation

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,737 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 16,851 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,851 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 ZTG is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

AU12 ZTG is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZTG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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