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AK12 DYC

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,137 mi
Last recorded58,137 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 55,234 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 55,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 52,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 46,635 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt *Both rear outer seats fitted with child seat. Centre belt inspected* ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,477 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 38,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,473 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,289 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 19,780 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS AND PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND PERISHED

Fail 14 Feb 2018 19,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS AND PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND PERISHED

Pass 14 Feb 2017 15,744 miles

Both fronts & OS/R tyres starting to crack all over

O/S/R shock absorber starting to weep

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 12,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,842 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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AK12 DYC is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 DYC, 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 AK12 DYC registered?

AK12 DYC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AK12 DYC safe to buy?

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