CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ61 EAK

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,313 mi
Last recorded42,313 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 42,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,614 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 39,614 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Coolant leak near back top of engine. ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated adjusted pressure. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,200 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 24,144 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wheel. (suspect tyre has been run flat)

O/S/F tyre has damage to side wheel. (suspect tyre has been run flat)

O/S/R tyre has damage to side wall (suspect tyre has been run flat)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ61 EAK is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ61 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ61 EAK?

You can check the full history of AJ61 EAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ61 EAK registered?

AJ61 EAK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2012.

Is AJ61 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 EAK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ61 EAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ61 EAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.