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AF12 TFJ

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,250 miles

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

Radiator support rusted

Fail 23 Jul 2025 69,250 miles

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

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

Radiator support rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 66,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 66,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,381 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 60,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 56,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2022 56,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,283 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,283 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 40,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,669 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres perished, with cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2015 20,717 miles

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 TFJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 TFJ registered?

AF12 TFJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is AF12 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 TFJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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