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AV12 ABU

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ABU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 90,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,766 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 88,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,424 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake disc inner faces corroded & lipped

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe front crossmember

items removed from drivers view of the road

minor sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

minor sidewall damage to offside front tyre

nearside door mirror reflector cracked

nearside front bumper slightly detached

service due light showing on dash

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 12 Jul 2022 82,421 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid level low

front brake disc inner faces corroded & lipped

heavy surface corrosion to front subframe front crossmember

items removed from drivers view of the road

minor sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

minor sidewall damage to offside front tyre

nearside front bumper slightly detached

service due light showing on dash

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 17 Jul 2021 77,330 miles

Central Rear O/s seatbelt buckle not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 77,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear O/s seatbelt buckle not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020
Fail 18 Jul 2020

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Kerb damage to wheel rim (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,774 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded in plastic shield on spring platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded in plastic shield on spring platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,619 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 59,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,122 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,276 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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AV12 ABU is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV12 ABU, 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 AV12 ABU registered?

AV12 ABU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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