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AF62 SSV

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 SSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,640 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 60,262 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 49,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 49,761 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 45,464 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,650 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on the outer, inner edge bald and getting close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing slightly quicker

Offside Rear tyre stepping on the inner and outer edge and has a cut

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Oct 2019 37,737 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres wearing slightly quicker on the inner edge

rear tyres stepping on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2018 32,814 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 32,814 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,569 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 27,555 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,249 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,924 miles

both front tyres wearing in centre of tread

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 18,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing in centre of tread

front brake discs corroded

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 SSV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SSV, 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 AF62 SSV registered?

AF62 SSV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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