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WU12 HHB

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,063 mi
Last recorded50,063 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HHB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 47,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,837 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 38,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 38,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall. 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 195/50/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged 195/50/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Feb 2021 35,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 195/50/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged 195/50/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,784 miles

High travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall plus worn on both edges (195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on outer sidewall (195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 32,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts in tread (195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

High travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall plus worn on both edges (195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished dot code 4511 (195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on outer sidewall (195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,310 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,765 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer edge but not reach cords. 195/50rt16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre missing

Fail 21 Feb 2018 23,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer edge but not reach cords. 195/50rt16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre missing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,404 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,966 miles

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

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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WU12 HHB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU12 HHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 HHB registered?

WU12 HHB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 HHB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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