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AY62 XTS

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,437 mi
Last recorded126,437 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XTS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,437 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 126,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,092 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,759 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 119,968 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,967 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,709 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 116,708 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,278 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,238 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 91,275 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 78,119 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,849 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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AY62 XTS is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY62 XTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY62 XTS registered?

AY62 XTS is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is AY62 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 XTS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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