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AK12 GEY

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,165 mi
Last recorded108,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 103,584 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 103,584 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Coolant below minimum

Fail 2 May 2023 103,531 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 103,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 99,229 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 99,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,932 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,598 miles

Coil spring worn AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 72,598 miles

Coil spring worn AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At Allowable Limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb? (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb? (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,538 miles

BOTH wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Bulb Fitment? (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,136 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,774 miles

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 GEY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 GEY, 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 GEY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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