2012 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · SM12 KYB
2012 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 135,195 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 KYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2025
- 135,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM12 KYB 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 (SM12 KYB) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SM12 KYB Mileage History
- 17/03/2022114,042 mi
- 31/03/2023123,337 mi+9,295 mi
- 26/03/2024129,384 mi+6,047 mi
- 27/03/2024129,386 mi+2 mi
- 27/03/2025135,195 mi+5,809 mi
Average of roughly 6,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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