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AK62 CHL

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,439 mi
Last recorded97,439 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,439 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,057 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly perished

hand brake travel getting excessive

radiator support bar corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 72,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly corroded

radiator support frame corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,631 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,122 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 57,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 48,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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 CHL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CHL, 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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AK62 CHL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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