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AY12 ZZE

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,762 mi
Last recorded92,762 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZZE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 92,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 92,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,992 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Tyre has a small bit of damage to outer sidewall, not to excess.

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,414 miles

Nearside Damage to outer sill.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on outer edge. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 58,414 miles

Nearside Damage to outer sill.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on outer edge. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,602 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of light perishing starting on both rear tyres but not to excess. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perishing and wearing on edges and also has a cut to outer sidewall. not to excess. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,560 miles

sump corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,935 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 ZZE is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc 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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

AY12 ZZE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 ZZE 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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