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AY12 YZU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,143 mi
Last recorded67,143 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 62,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 57,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,918 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 51,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 43,359 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 43,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,971 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,450 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,972 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 YZU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZU, 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 AY12 YZU registered?

AY12 YZU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 YZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY12 YZU have outstanding finance?

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