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WV12 XKC

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XKC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 79,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 76,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,910 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 72,910 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,488 miles

advise corrosion to front sub frame

Fail 15 Nov 2021 64,487 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 55,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,701 miles

2 FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

NOISE FRONT END CLONKING ON TURNING

SPARE WHEEL LOOSE KNOCKING

UNDERTRAY ON FRONT NOT ALLOWING CHECKING OF NOSES

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,448 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 30,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,510 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,979 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 16,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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WV12 XKC 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 WV12 XKC, 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 WV12 XKC registered?

WV12 XKC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 XKC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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