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AY12 ZZX

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,937 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator support mounting badly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges of rear tyres,main tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Some corrosion to sump

Fail 24 Jul 2024 96,937 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Radiator support mounting badly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges of rear tyres,main tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Some corrosion to sump

Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,647 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator cross member corroded

sump corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,336 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,672 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 58,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,954 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 45,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,670 miles

Rear both tyres perished/cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,923 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,835 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 ZZX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

AY12 ZZX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 ZZX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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