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AF12 SZV

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,964 mi
Last recorded89,964 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,964 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,670 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 82,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 76,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame extension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame extension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav bracket in drivers view of road ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 60% parking brake imbalance recorded , offside rear performance is significantly lower than nearside rear . Effort recorded is 16% , minimum requirement is 16% . (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,322 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,484 miles

front pads low

Fail 11 May 2015 28,484 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front pads low

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 SZV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

AF12 SZV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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