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AX12 MCH

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,849 mi
Last recorded63,849 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 MCH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,849 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 63,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 36,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,559 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 34,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,730 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust back box hanger broken, system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,729 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust back box hanger broken, system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 21,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre is cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,539 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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AX12 MCH is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MCH, 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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AX12 MCH is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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