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AF12 SXL

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,737 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front tyres starting to crack and perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under shield fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,132 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,981 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,590 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 75,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,161 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,161 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of deterioration on outer sidewall

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,243 miles

osf tyre worn on tread shoulder

Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

osf tyre worn on tread shoulder

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 SXL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

AF12 SXL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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