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AY62 XUP

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,490 mi
Last recorded136,490 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 136,490 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 136,490 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 123,917 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 123,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 118,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,224 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 99,594 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 99,594 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 92,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,149 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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AY62 XUP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

AY62 XUP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AY62 XUP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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