2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · RV12 ACU
2012 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,538 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV12 ACU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 127,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RV12 ACU Mileage History
- 26/04/2023110,566 mi
- 27/04/2024121,831 mi+11,265 mi
- 04/05/2024121,845 mi+14 mi
- 17/05/2025127,532 mi+5,687 mi
- 21/05/2025127,538 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV12 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Clio (RV12 ACU) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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