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AF12 SWO

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,690 mi
Last recorded81,690 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 81,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lights continually illuminated.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,360 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn ,bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Jul 2021 64,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn ,bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,009 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged at front

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 52,009 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged at front

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 39,070 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 39,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (SPARE WHEEL FITTED) (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,724 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 26,724 miles

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

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 4MM BUT COMEING UP TO WEAR BARS

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

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM BUT CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 16 Apr 2016 20,551 miles

child seat fitted nsr

Fail 16 Apr 2016 20,551 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted nsr

nail osr tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,019 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 SWO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

AF12 SWO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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