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AO12 AVC

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 120,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 101,269 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 78,591 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,407 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,596 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,279 miles

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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AO12 AVC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 AVC, 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 AO12 AVC registered?

AO12 AVC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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