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AY62 XTL

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,250 mi
Last recorded116,250 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 116,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,218 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle corroded Rear side

Fail 18 Mar 2025 102,218 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle corroded Rear side

Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,104 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both outters (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,005 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,420 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 83,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,866 miles

front tyres worn ,,, poor

Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,926 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,240 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes worn ,,,will need checking

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,483 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,099 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,863 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 51,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AY62 XTL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY62 XTL, 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 AY62 XTL registered?

AY62 XTL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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