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AU12 ZTO

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZTO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,006 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 85,005 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blades parking on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 84,872 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blades parked on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,397 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 both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,301 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,960 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 69,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,463 miles

Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 49,463 miles

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

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

Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,003 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 35,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength hole in outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screw in nearside rear tyre

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 ZTO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

AU12 ZTO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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