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AF12 SXT

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,692 mi
Last recorded148,692 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SXT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 148,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 148,692 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Radiator support bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Lens deteriorated (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 143,074 miles

Front radiator support bracket excessively corroded

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 143,074 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front radiator support bracket excessively corroded

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 138,182 miles

Front cross member/radiator support excessively corroded

Offside Rear Lamp has damage to lens

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 138,182 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front cross member/radiator support excessively corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp has damage to lens

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 134,520 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has play between the lower body and the reciprocating shaft that gos in to it, but there is nothing on the mot system relating to it as it is an unusual fault

Offside Front wiper smears slightly

front under frame that mounts the radiator ect is rotten but not part of the main subframe

Fail 7 Jun 2022 134,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has play between the lower body and the reciprocating shaft that gos in to it, but there is nothing on the mot system relating to it as it is an unusual fault

Offside Front wiper smears slightly

front under frame that mounts the radiator ect is rotten but not part of the main subframe

Pass 10 Jun 2021 121,510 miles

Front radiator support/cross member heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 121,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support/cross member heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 105,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,429 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,429 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 76,524 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 76,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 61,005 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 44,858 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 44,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 30,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SXT is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SXT, 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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AF12 SXT is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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