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AY12 ZWT

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 55,710 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affects the front position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 55,710 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affects the front position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,890 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,925 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 41,812 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,294 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,493 miles

All tyres sidewalls VERY cracked & perished

Pass 25 May 2016 19,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZWT is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AY12 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

AY12 ZWT is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 ZWT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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