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AF12 TAV

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,113 mi
Last recorded57,113 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,113 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 57,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 54,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 54,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 46,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,546 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,916 miles

All 4 tyres worn to 3mm.

Child seat fitted, not allowing the full inspection of an adult belt

Under tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TAV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol 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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

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

Is AF12 TAV safe to buy?

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