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AJ12 ERO

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,072 mi
Last recorded87,072 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ERO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,072 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 87,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N.S.F - O.S.R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2025 84,721 miles

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 78,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,433 miles

Oil level on min

Fail 29 Nov 2021 56,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil level on min

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,443 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 48,443 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 43,754 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 43,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,095 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 32,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJ12 ERO is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ12 ERO, 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 AJ12 ERO registered?

AJ12 ERO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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