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AF12 LFD

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 LFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 132,340 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 132,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 123,764 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 115,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre low on tread on outer edge too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,605 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 98,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 82,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,978 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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AF12 LFD is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF12 LFD, 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 AF12 LFD registered?

AF12 LFD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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