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AY12 ZTU

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,447 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 86,447 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 78,572 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 73,472 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 73,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,460 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 70,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 65,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,990 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 ZTU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTU, 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 AY12 ZTU registered?

AY12 ZTU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 ZTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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