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CA12 RUY

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 RUY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 79,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wing mirrors damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2025 76,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wing mirrors damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,799 miles

Brake Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Pad Slight Damaged

Front Subframe Extension / Radiator Support Corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror Housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear The The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Fail 20 Dec 2023 71,725 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

Brake Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Pad Slight Damaged

Front Subframe Extension / Radiator Support Corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror Housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear The The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,814 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 66,814 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 66,620 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

tailgate cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, can only be opened via rear passenger compartment

Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,388 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 19,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RUY is a 2012 Renault Clio in White 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 CA12 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

CA12 RUY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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