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AU12 YZN

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,524 mi
Last recorded67,524 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 67,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,968 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,050 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,639 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,639 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 41,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2016 31,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 31,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven pad wear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 26,550 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 YZN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue 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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

AU12 YZN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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