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CA12 KSX

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,511 mi
Last recorded127,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 KSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 127,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,151 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats/belts not able to be tested ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 117,151 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Body mounting fixings missing front radiator support (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats/belts not able to be tested ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 108,532 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 108,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,805 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 98,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,558 miles

Nearside Front mirror taped

Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror taped

Fail 15 Dec 2020 80,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 65,381 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 65,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,896 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 42,754 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working water ingress onto chip board, new unit required (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working blown bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,959 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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CA12 KSX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KSX, 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 CA12 KSX registered?

CA12 KSX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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