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AY12 ZXE

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,399 mi
Last recorded61,399 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 61,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged and worn smooth on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2025 61,277 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fallen out (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fallen out (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged and worn smooth on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2024 52,573 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 52,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2023 41,796 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 26,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 22,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 22,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 20,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 15,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall excessively perished, recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 10,858 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 5,017 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 2,947 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 2,404 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 ZXE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

AY12 ZXE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 ZXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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