2012 Renault Clio Expression Plus 16V 1.1L Petrol · UJZ 1002

The Renault Clio passed its most recent MOT on 25 March 2026 at 55,496 miles with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend is stable across the limited history, yet the immediate prior test on 7 March 2026 at 55,450 miles returned a fail despite no defects listed. That anomaly suggests a procedural or administrative rejection rather than mechanical deterioration. Mileage stands at 55,496 against a 14-year lifespan, averaging roughly 3,964 miles per year. The odometer moved from 45,906 at the 12 November 2018 test to 50,756 by the 13 November 2019 failure, a modest 4,850-mile annual rate. After the 18 November 2019 pass at 50,875 miles, the record then shows a six-year-four-month dormancy until the March 2026 tests, adding only 4,621 miles. Such low accumulation with long standing implies lighter use but raises the risk of perished seals and unseen corrosion. Given the absence of recorded advisories, a buyer should scrutinise hidden wear. Long static storage promotes degradation of suspension bushes, coil springs and binding calipers through seizure. Testers flagged no brake discs or exhaust emissions defects across the record, yet structural integrity and underbody corrosion demand physical inspection. Previous owners submitted the car for two fails with zero defects noted, suggesting poor test preparation rather than rigorous upkeep.