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AY12 ZBJ

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 84,595 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 74,863 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,352 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 66,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,933 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 53,933 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,607 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,767 miles

Both front shock gators split

Fail 6 Mar 2019 42,767 miles

Both front shock gators split

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,233 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 36,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,976 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,922 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 18,684 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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AY12 ZBJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY12 ZBJ, 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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AY12 ZBJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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