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AK62 CGZ

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,105 mi
Last recorded151,105 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 151,105 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 13 Oct 2022 151,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 149,527 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 149,527 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,981 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 147,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure top ball joint insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 143,942 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 143,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 137,749 miles

emission clear

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges due to wheel alignment fault

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f alloy wheel inner lip slightly bent

Fail 4 Oct 2016 96,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges due to wheel alignment fault

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f alloy wheel inner lip slightly bent

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,520 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AK62 CGZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 53,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 CGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK62 CGZ registered?

AK62 CGZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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