2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SA62 OCZ

The vehicle’s recent roadworthiness status is positive, with the September 2025 test confirming a passed MOT at 93,397 miles and no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass in September 2024 at 92,026 miles, indicating an improving maintenance trend after a significant failure in October 2023. The October 2023 test revealed multiple critical issues, including seriously weakened front brake discs, brake lever insufficient reserve travel, parking brake inefficiency, and front tyre tread below legal limits. These problems were resolved by the November 2023 retest, which also passed without defects, suggesting prompt corrective action was taken. Mileage accumulation aligns with the vehicle’s 14-year age, averaging approximately 6,671 miles annually. The recorded mileage increased from 86,196 miles in March 2023 to 89,023 miles by October 2023, reflecting a period of higher usage before the October failure. Subsequent tests show steady, moderate mileage growth, with only 1,371 miles added between September 2024 and September 2025. No significant gaps in testing or abrupt mileage jumps suggest consistent, if not meticulous, usage patterns. Prospective buyers should prioritise inspection of the braking system, particularly the front brake discs and calipers, given the October 2023 failure citing seriously weakened discs and brake binding. The parking brake mechanism warrants scrutiny to ensure efficiency meets current standards. Tyre condition should also be verified, as the October 2023 test recorded front tyre tread below 1.6mm, a critical safety threshold. While the most recent tests show no structural or exhaust-related defects, a thorough in-person assessment of suspension components, including bushes and coil springs, is advisable to confirm no latent wear or damage has developed since the last MOT.