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AV12 TXY

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,330 mi
Last recorded58,330 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,330 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 58,329 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 55,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,354 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 46,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread and sidewall splitting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread and sidewall splitting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to/on wear bars splitting lifting of tread inner/outer shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to/on wear bars splitting/lifting of tread inner/outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 41,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to/on wear bars splitting lifting of tread inner/outer shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to/on wear bars splitting/lifting of tread inner/outer shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,088 miles

both rear tyres perishing and splitting/cracking edge of shoulder/tread

Fail 29 Oct 2020 39,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on wear bar outer edge

Offside Front tyre on wear bar inner edge

both rear tyres perishing and splitting/cracking edge of shoulder/tread

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,825 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 34,825 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 33,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision partially worn away

Parking brake travel close to maximum limit[18-19 clicks]

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os cracking/perishing***Advise replace tyres/treads starting to lift/OE*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,784 miles

***Rear tyres splitting/tread starting to lift[OE]***195/50R16-88V***

Brake pedal anti-slip provision partially worn away

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ***18-19 clicks*** (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***ns/os inner brake pads*** (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ***inner rim*** (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***2mm***195/50R16-88V*** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***3mm***outer sidewall splitting*** (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake travel on 16-17 clicks

Rear nsr/osr tyres outer sidewalls splitting/aged

Pass 9 May 2016 16,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,681 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 TXY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

AV12 TXY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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