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AY12 YZL

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,306 mi
Last recorded101,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 99,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 99,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,674 miles

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

some travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,549 miles

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

front radiator support corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front radiator support corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,081 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,534 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2019 67,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel when rotating

both front tyres wearing on edges and age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,748 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,743 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 56,275 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,435 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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AY12 YZL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 YZL, 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 YZL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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