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AV12 WHW

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 81,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 81,190 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 70,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 69,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake quite high

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,089 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 56,321 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,416 miles

All 4 tyres perishing slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2018 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres perishing slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,877 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 WHW 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 73.3%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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