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AK12 DYW

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,037 mi
Last recorded131,037 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 May 2025 122,332 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 122,332 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 115,233 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,886 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 101,884 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,134 miles

Radiator support/subframe extension holed with corrosion.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,134 miles

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

Radiator support/subframe extension holed with corrosion.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,182 miles

The front crossmember/subrame extension is corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 83,182 miles

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

The front crossmember/subrame extension is corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 73,222 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 73,222 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 62,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 62,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 43,497 miles

The n/s/f tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 21 May 2015 34,048 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 DYW 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 62.5%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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