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AY62 YWB

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,898 mi
Last recorded123,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YWB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 123,898 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 123,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,028 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 117,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 109,165 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 102,918 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 102,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,579 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 94,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,958 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,990 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 61,474 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 61,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 49,068 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,089 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 YWB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YWB, 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 AY62 YWB registered?

AY62 YWB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AY62 YWB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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