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AV12 TYA

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 TYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,654 miles

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

Front Subframe Extension heavily corroded and weakened holding radiator and lower bumper.

Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted around the outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front subframe extension which supports radiator and lower bumper is seriously corroded and weakened.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 98,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF drop link ball joint cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both track rod ends worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted around the outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front subframe extension which supports radiator and lower bumper is seriously corroded and weakened.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,498 miles

Front Lower cross member deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 96,496 miles

Fuel pipe insecure both front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Lower cross member deteriorating

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,540 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 61,540 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 41,554 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 30,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,297 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 20,787 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,229 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 TYA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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