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AY62 YVZ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,181 mi
Last recorded100,181 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,427 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

brake fluid dark in color

Fail 17 Dec 2021 81,427 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

brake fluid dark in color

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,261 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 58,261 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,213 miles

Central exhaust has corrosion along its length

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads have low friction compound left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on limit with bald outer edge/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on limit and through to secondry rubber/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on limit with very low visible tread on both edges/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has severe cracking of the sidewall/shoulder and tread area/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,034 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 23,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YVZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY62 YVZ, 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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AY62 YVZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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