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AK12 GFX

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,062 mi
Last recorded116,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 116,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 116,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working wipers only work for a few seconds then stop mid stroke (3.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,713 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 108,713 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 101,970 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside & offside ()

coolant low

Fail 13 Jul 2022 96,599 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside & offside ()

coolant low

Pass 19 Jul 2021 86,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,471 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,396 miles

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

Front both sides fog lamps deteriorated!

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged!

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both sides fog lamps deteriorated!

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light deteriorated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged!

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,587 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,697 miles

Offside Day time running light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2015 20,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,530 miles

front tyres perishing

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 GFX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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