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AK12 DYM

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,938 mi
Last recorded121,938 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 121,938 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,189 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,048 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,972 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount has some movement

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper mount has some movement

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,743 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Nearside Front wheel inner rim dented

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,684 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER (ADJUSTMENTS REQ.)

Offside Front BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE PINS WORN

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,684 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER (ADJUSTMENTS REQ.)

Offside Front BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE PINS WORN

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 40,627 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,641 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 DYM is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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