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AK12 DXO

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,369 mi
Last recorded164,369 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DXO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 164,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,110 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 156,103 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,121 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 151,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,551 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 108,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 89,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,653 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,429 miles

Front front discs inner face heavily rusty and worn

Nearside Rear n/s/r lamp has hole but showing white light

Fail 15 Mar 2017 65,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel has to much travel (3.1.6b)

Front front discs inner face heavily rusty and worn

Nearside Rear n/s/r lamp has hole but showing white light

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,101 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 60,754 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking at tread shoulders

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK12 DXO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK12 DXO, 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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AK12 DXO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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