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AU62 OJS

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,505 mi
Last recorded85,505 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 OJS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 85,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim slightly damaged

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,252 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 83,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 83,250 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2024 79,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,014 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak under tray stopping going onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear worn and pads worn uneven (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 69,011 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of n/s/f suspension (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release pivit / lever bolts loose in floor (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak under tray stopping going onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear worn and pads worn uneven (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,708 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 63,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,989 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,808 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 44,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,286 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 37,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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AU62 OJS is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AU62 OJS, 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 AU62 OJS registered?

AU62 OJS is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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