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AV12 NTO

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,383 mi
Last recorded99,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,383 miles

hand break high

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 74,136 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower rad mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 74,136 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower rad mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,079 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 64,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,103 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 59,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,410 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,931 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,998 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,998 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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 NTO 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 AV12 NTO, 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 NTO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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