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Y1 XAM

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,461 mi
Last recorded51,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 XAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 51,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 51,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,447 miles

radiator carrier bracket excessively corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 50,447 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

radiator carrier bracket excessively corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,706 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 44,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,348 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,781 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,328 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,268 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 20,268 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,510 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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Y1 XAM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y1 XAM, 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 Y1 XAM registered?

Y1 XAM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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