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AY12 ZXM

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,057 mi
Last recorded113,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZXM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,336 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,562 miles

Front *Radiator lower frame/bracket corroded*

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres worn on both edges* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *Marked. (185/60 R15 84H)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt *Both the O/S and N/S have child seats fitted.*

Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,972 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 77,959 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,689 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,080 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,333 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 53,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread has a small split in it.No cords visible.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks in it.

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in it.

Fail 18 Jun 2016 43,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread has a small split in it.No cords visible.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks in it.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in it.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,116 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 34,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,045 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 ZXM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

AY12 ZXM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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