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AF12 SVP

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,571 mi
Last recorded85,571 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,571 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 85,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,056 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,887 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,537 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jul 2020 55,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,401 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 43,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,206 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,130 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 31,444 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,255 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 SVP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 AF12 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

AF12 SVP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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