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AK12 NRN

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 101,204 miles

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

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

Front sub-frame/radiaotor support corroded

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2026 101,204 miles

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

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

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

Front sub-frame/radiaotor support corroded

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 101,111 miles

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

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

Front Subframe/Radiator support in poor coroded condition

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop olink ball joint dust cover separating slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,508 miles

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.

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

Nearside front road wheel inner rim dented slightly and tyre tread wearing on both shoulders.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,335 miles

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,829 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces in poor corroded condition and inner pads wearing low.

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

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Fail 15 Mar 2023 85,802 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake disc inner faces in poor corroded condition and inner pads wearing low.

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

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiter split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,377 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 78,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,859 miles

Cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre tread shoulders but no cords are visible

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 17,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NRN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NRN, 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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What year was AK12 NRN registered?

AK12 NRN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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