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WU12 HJA

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,343 mi
Last recorded118,343 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 118,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high in its travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 118,343 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high in its travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,012 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant bottle empty

high travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,655 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,883 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 48,883 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outer wall but not showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 42,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 42,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,007 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,898 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,637 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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WU12 HJA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol 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 HJA, 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 WU12 HJA registered?

WU12 HJA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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