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AK12 GDV

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,194 mi
Last recorded126,194 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 126,194 miles

radiator support panel very corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 123,430 miles

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 117,581 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 117,581 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 113,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,146 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 111,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 104,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 104,732 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 90,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 90,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,061 miles

Nearside Rear slight tyre wear inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,012 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GDV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 GDV registered?

AK12 GDV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 GDV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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