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AX12 JZM

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 JZM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 127,176 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Heatshield loose but not insecure

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,381 miles

advisory both front tyres wearing outer edges

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Dec 2022 97,381 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advisory both front tyres wearing outer edges

advisory exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear heavily perished, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear heavily perished, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,271 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 56,585 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 32,521 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 32,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in near side rear tyre tread

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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AX12 JZM is a 2012 Renault Clio in White 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 AX12 JZM, 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 AX12 JZM registered?

AX12 JZM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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