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CE12 FZK

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FZK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,142 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring rubbing strut. coil spring might be fitted incorrectly

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 81,492 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring rubbing strut. coil spring might be fitted incorrectly

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,431 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 76,431 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,087 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 68,087 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,106 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 66,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,810 miles

Corrosion on front panel.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Gaiter on o/s front anti roll bar link is deteriorating.

Slight buckle in o/s front wheel.

Fail 20 Mar 2019 57,773 miles

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

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

Corrosion on front panel.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Gaiter on o/s front anti roll bar link is deteriorating.

Slight buckle in o/s front wheel.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,781 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front anti roll bar link gaiter is deteriorating.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 49,781 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front anti roll bar link gaiter is deteriorating.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,433 miles

both front tyres cracking

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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CE12 FZK is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE12 FZK, 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 CE12 FZK registered?

CE12 FZK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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