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AV09 TAY

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026

Front Radiator support corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Radiator support corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025
Fail 10 Mar 2025

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,875 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 73,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,428 miles

Front radiator support bracket

Fail 31 Aug 2022 72,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support bracket

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

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 11 May 2022 70,568 miles

advice nsf tyre getting low

Pass 13 May 2021 59,182 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 52,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 44,843 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2017 37,011 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 36,954 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 30,910 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 May 2015 22,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV09 TAY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV09 TAY, 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 AV09 TAY registered?

AV09 TAY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AV09 TAY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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