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AV62 KUW

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KUW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,429 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2026 81,429 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,446 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 77,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,175 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 73,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,595 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 67,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,223 miles

o/s/f tyre worn and deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2020 52,884 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 48,518 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 48,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,841 miles

engine noise

Fail 13 Jan 2018 43,841 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noise

Pass 14 Jan 2017 38,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres near limit

rear tyres deteriorating

suspect front brakes worn to near limit / will need checking

Pass 9 Jan 2016 33,001 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,912 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 KUW is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUW, 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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AV62 KUW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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