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AF12 TFU

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,268 mi
Last recorded79,268 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 79,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 74,932 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 74,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,678 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 74,678 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 74,067 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Fail 26 Apr 2023 74,064 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake near end of travel

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 65,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,080 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 51,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,139 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 26,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TFU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

AF12 TFU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AF12 TFU safe to buy?

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