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AK12 GGZ

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,933 mi
Last recorded137,933 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GGZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 137,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 136,665 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,663 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,349 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 134,236 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 133,665 miles

exhaust rusty

stone chip on screen

undertray fitted

wipers not parking properly

Fail 17 Jan 2022 133,647 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

stone chip on screen

undertray fitted

wipers not parking properly

Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support panel weak

Fail 9 Jan 2021 132,448 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour MAIN BEAM (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn IN SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 131,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near minimum. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel Minor play side to side.

Nearside Rear brake drum is Corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Minimum. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum is Corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 131,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near minimum. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel Minor play side to side.

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

Nearside Rear brake drum is Corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Minimum. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum is Corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 129,738 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,821 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 121,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,587 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated in holder (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate dirty front and rear (6.3.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front tyres worn bald at tread shoulders

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,690 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 78,690 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release paper stuck in stalk mechanism (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,447 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 GGZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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