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WV12 ZRO

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,914 mi
Last recorded87,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ZRO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,914 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 87,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 79,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,127 miles

Nearside Wiper smearing slightly

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jul 2022 55,127 miles

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

Nearside Wiper smearing slightly

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,890 miles

Front Tyres cracking

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2021 44,890 miles

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

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

Front Tyres cracking

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

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,528 miles

Rear tyres cracking. (Age related)

Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,524 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear tyres cracking. (Age related)

Pass 19 Jun 2019 27,572 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame /radiator support very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,559 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 19,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,962 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,926 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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WV12 ZRO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV12 ZRO, 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 WV12 ZRO registered?

WV12 ZRO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 ZRO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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