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AJ12 EYC

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,384 mi
Last recorded84,384 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,192 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusted below

Fail 1 Apr 2025 77,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusted below

Fail 21 Jun 2024 77,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers corroded including the leaf's to hold coil springs

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 75,164 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

Fail 17 Nov 2023 75,164 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,558 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 70,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,543 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 61,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 56,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,515 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking , various cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

under tray fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 27,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall on (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking , various cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 18,643 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 EYC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

AJ12 EYC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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