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AW12 AAW

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,831 mi
Last recorded61,831 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 AAW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,831 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front shock absorbers (spring mount) both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

internal mirror starting to discolour

Fail 17 Feb 2026 61,809 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front shock absorbers (spring mount) both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

internal mirror starting to discolour

Pass 13 Feb 2025 58,636 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged internal glass staring to discolor (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged internal glass staring to discolor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

radiator mount panel excessively corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 55,548 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged internal starting to discolour (3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

poor beam pattern in headlamps

radiator mount panel excessively corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,129 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Fail 9 Feb 2023 51,070 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,992 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,011 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,630 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 39,627 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,667 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

radiator mount panel very corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,649 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished also a 195/50x16 on the o/s/r and a 195/55x16

plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,542 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,782 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 18,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AW12 AAW is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AW12 AAW, 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 AW12 AAW registered?

AW12 AAW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AW12 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW12 AAW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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