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AJ12 OAV

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,149 mi
Last recorded68,149 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,149 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 62,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 62,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,565 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 58,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 55,059 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Perished, In Poor Condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,096 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,094 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,984 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel beam not checked (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

beam pattern not checked o/s/f

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,082 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 37,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cut in tyre not through to the cords

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,671 miles

Near side front tyre getting low 3.0mm in middle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OAV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAV, 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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AJ12 OAV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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