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AV12 NUC

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,348 mi
Last recorded48,348 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NUC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,348 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 48,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 45,349 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 45,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 41,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,023 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 39,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,016 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 33,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,878 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 28,878 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 9,291 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 NUC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige 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 AV12 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

AV12 NUC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is AV12 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 NUC 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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