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65 LA

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,884 mi
Last recorded124,884 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration65 LA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,884 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 124,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,577 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 114,575 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,447 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 71,447 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,359 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,671 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 32,670 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,475 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished, no cords seen.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,986 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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65 LA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue 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 65 LA, 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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65 LA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is 65 LA safe to buy?

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