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AV12 FLZ

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,968 mi
Last recorded112,968 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FLZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not sitting in bottom cup correctly.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front radiator support bracket heavily corroded and holed.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 112,966 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever side to side play. (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not sitting in bottom cup correctly.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front radiator support bracket heavily corroded and holed.

rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,443 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,409 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,408 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 79,667 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 64,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,839 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 19,952 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 11,382 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 11,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 11,370 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FLZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FLZ, 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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AV12 FLZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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