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AV62 FDG

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 89,856 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 89,856 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 87,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive round the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 87,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive round the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,529 miles

Front cross member and outriggers corroded/holed

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 84,529 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front cross member and outriggers corroded/holed

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,202 miles

Front cross member/outriggers corroded/holed

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 81,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front cross member/outriggers corroded/holed

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,698 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge alll tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 78,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge alll tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,518 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,945 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 67,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 61,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 56,407 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV62 FDG is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV62 FDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 FDG registered?

AV62 FDG is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AV62 FDG safe to buy?

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