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AF62 OTA

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,071 mi
Last recorded101,071 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 OTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 101,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill some damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 101,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill some damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer damage to sill

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened this is the extention to the subframe cannot fully inspect due to shields (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,923 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shields

Fail 12 Aug 2022 84,873 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shields

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall and edge of tread

Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall and edge of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,843 miles

damp on o/s rear

Fail 17 Jul 2020 72,843 miles

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

damp on o/s rear

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,789 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 68,788 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts pad linings 5mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 58,662 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,285 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,092 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 23,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AF62 OTA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF62 OTA, 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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AF62 OTA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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