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AX12 AYD

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,678 mi
Last recorded68,678 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,678 miles

center stop lamp inop

o/s front tyre wearing edges

travel h/brake

Fail 15 Oct 2025 68,678 miles

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

center stop lamp inop

o/s front tyre wearing edges

travel h/brake

Pass 19 Oct 2024 58,245 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 58,235 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front part (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Radiator support cross member corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 55,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022
Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both font tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020
Fail 14 Sep 2020

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 5,221 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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AX12 AYD is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red 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 AX12 AYD, 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 AX12 AYD registered?

AX12 AYD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AX12 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 AYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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