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AY12 YZG

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator support corroded in poor condition /just over undertray

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge in poor condition /slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 123,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2X /both (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator support corroded in poor condition /just over undertray

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective where the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield slightly loose /rattling

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge in poor condition /slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

windscreen wiper blade smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator support corroded in poor condition /just over undertray

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Apr 2025 110,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator support corroded in poor condition /just over undertray

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 99,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,903 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,262 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle slight surface corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2022 82,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 77,985 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,989 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,734 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,506 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on giving an inbalance of 21 % on rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise handbrake travel

front wiper blades smear a little when clearing screen

Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracking around treads and walls.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

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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AY12 YZG is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY12 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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AY12 YZG is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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