2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SW12 DYC
2012 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 68,549 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW12 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 68,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW12 DYC Mileage History
- 08/12/202361,330 mi
- 23/09/202466,125 mi+4,795 mi
- 26/09/202466,125 mi
- 12/09/202568,549 mi+2,424 mi
- 13/09/202568,549 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 DYC 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 (SW12 DYC) between December 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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