2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MA12 HHR
2012 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 84,510 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA12 HHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 84,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA12 HHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Clio (MA12 HHR) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps N/S AND O/S REAR (4.7.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MA12 HHR Mileage History
- 23/08/202361,527 mi
- 02/09/202467,699 mi+6,172 mi
- 27/08/202575,918 mi+8,219 mi
- 28/08/202684,506 mi+8,588 mi
- 03/09/202684,510 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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