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CA12 KRE

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,243 mi
Last recorded94,243 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 KRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,243 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber is split on edge. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 94,242 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber is split on edge. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,630 miles

Front Engine Oil sump is heavily corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 86,630 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal is crumbling on edges discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal crumbling on edges of discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Engine Oil sump is heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,332 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 81,332 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,035 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and badly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,033 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 cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test] near wear bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 72,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated securing bolts loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test] near wear bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,308 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,466 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 62,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,159 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall but no cords are showing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,129 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear band indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA12 KRE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black 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 CA12 KRE, 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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CA12 KRE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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