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AU12 YZG

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,632 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb replaced, nearside high beam / sidelamp dust cover missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped + corroded +RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside + Offside + dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray fitted NOT allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2021 70,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe Radiator support + Undertray fitted NOT allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped + corroded +RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside + Offside + dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,091 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,597 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 59,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,625 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 51,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,047 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,694 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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AU12 YZG is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU12 YZG, 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 AU12 YZG registered?

AU12 YZG is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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