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AV62 HXE

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 135,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator support is holed and corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 135,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator support is holed and corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 134,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 133,460 miles

radiator support is corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 133,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

radiator support is corroded

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,193 miles

offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,940 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sagging (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,566 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,583 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,231 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 98,231 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,922 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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AV62 HXE is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HXE, 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 AV62 HXE registered?

AV62 HXE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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