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RG12 LEY

2016 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,545 mi
Last recorded143,545 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG12 LEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 143,545 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2026 118,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 134,696 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 101,183 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 101,183 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 124,730 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 124,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 83,418 miles

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

boot switch faulty ( can be opened with key fob)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,702 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 66,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 48,588 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 48,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,027 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 34,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 22,182 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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RG12 LEY is a 2016 Renault Clio in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,190 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 RG12 LEY, 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 10 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RG12 LEY registered?

RG12 LEY is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2016.

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