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AU12 ZTJ

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,864 mi
Last recorded99,864 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZTJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front front heatshield slightly loose

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut in seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 96,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner steering arm ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut in webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 96,003 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner steering arm ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut in webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 89,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 89,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 89,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,479 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 80,478 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside, 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,686 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front low arm bush deteriorated

both front tyres wearing more on outer edge

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2021 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front low arm bush deteriorated

both front tyres wearing more on outer edge

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2020 58,478 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 58,478 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged through lettering (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,735 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,311 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955016 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955016 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,354 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 ZTJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

AU12 ZTJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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