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AK62 CHY

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,481 mi
Last recorded93,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 CHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 93,481 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 93,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,602 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 87,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2023 74,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,478 miles

Minor stone chips on windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,478 miles

Minor stone chips on windscreen

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,370 miles

Front both shock gators split

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

engine undertrays fitted

minor stone chips across screen

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both seat headrests

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine undertrays fitted

minor stone chips across screen

toe bar fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 47,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread and going bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to go bald on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both seat headrests

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine undertrays fitted

minor stone chips across screen

toe bar fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs lipped and (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to show signs of age

under tray fitted

wipers starting to smeer

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CHY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver 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 CHY, 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 CHY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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