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AJ12 EXN

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,462 mi
Last recorded89,462 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,462 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 84,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 84,548 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper arms intermittently working or stopping through drivers view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear discs pitted scored and lipping

Rear pads starting to get low

Pass 10 May 2023 77,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 77,357 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 70,204 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 70,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished. Several big crack inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2021 58,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracked. 195/50/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 51,647 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 43,678 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 43,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,564 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Corrosion in general on exhaust

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 34,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Corrosion in general on exhaust

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,658 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,370 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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AJ12 EXN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

AJ12 EXN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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