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BA08 MAE

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 MAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,509 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 69,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,293 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,078 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,115 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow osf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre has ply or cords damaged osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,414 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 39,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,898 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,440 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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BA08 MAE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BA08 MAE, 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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BA08 MAE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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