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AF12 SXM

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SXM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 100,086 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 100,081 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 98,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 98,612 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 93,480 miles

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

nearside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Fail 12 Mar 2024 93,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

nearside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,420 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,103 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 60,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively requires adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

unable to open o/s/f window.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,256 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 58,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 55,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,221 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,732 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking at tread shoulders

offside front fog light cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2017 41,732 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked at tread shoulders (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides rear tyres cracking at tread shoulders

offside front fog light cracked

offside scuttle has water ingress

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,048 miles

offside front and both sides rear tyres cracking slightly at tread shoulders

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 SXM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

AF12 SXM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 SXM safe to buy?

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