2012 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · DA12 WBM
2012 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 55,712 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA12 WBM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 55,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA12 WBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Clio (DA12 WBM) between May 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DA12 WBM Mileage History
- 20/05/20159,911 mi
- 09/05/201612,538 mi+2,627 mi
- 19/05/201718,934 mi+6,396 mi
- 10/05/201824,960 mi+6,026 mi
- 24/04/201926,401 mi+1,441 mi
- 11/07/202028,909 mi+2,508 mi
- 24/06/202129,264 mi+355 mi
- 05/07/202229,911 mi+647 mi
- 25/07/202334,577 mi+4,666 mi
- 23/07/202441,530 mi+6,953 mi
- 05/08/202548,402 mi+6,872 mi
- 05/08/202548,402 mi
- 29/07/202655,712 mi+7,310 mi
- 29/07/202655,712 mi
Average of roughly 4,092 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Wiper linkage seizureModerate
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- Front coil spring snappingModerate
A classic UK Renault MOT issue. The bottom coil can corrode and snap, sometimes unnoticed until an MOT or until it damages a tyre.
- Key-card and UCH electrical faultsModerate
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