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AU62 WPZ

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,990 mi
Last recorded130,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 WPZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 130,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,648 miles

Coolant leak Coolant in header tank below min mark possible leak

Front Lower Both lower fog light units damaged insecure loose

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Lower section bumper damaged broken loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper shock bush / bearing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 118,550 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark Below min mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewalls splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant in header tank below min mark possible leak

Front Lower Both lower fog light units damaged insecure loose

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Lower section bumper damaged broken loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper shock bush / bearing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper shock absorber rubber gaiters split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,465 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 105,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper slightly loose undertray also loose

Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,793 miles

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

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Lower valance / bumper / under tray grill damage insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush / bearings (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder ZERO TREAD 195/ 50 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Advise rear brakes / handbrake travel (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,775 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face brake disc scored heavily / worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Lower valance / bumper / under tray grill damage insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bush / bearings (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder ZERO TREAD 195/ 50 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Advise rear brakes / handbrake travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,895 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim inner damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Bumper corner damaged lower fog light broken away insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers do not swipe screen fully (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim inner damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil needs to be checked

hubcaps fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,213 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil needs to be checked

hubcaps fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,656 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake has little reverse travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake on 12 clicks. (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 40,372 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake on 12 clicks. (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,046 miles

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover becoming split

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,774 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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AU62 WPZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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