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Y999 RAY

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 RAY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 137,201 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 137,201 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,658 miles

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2024 105,445 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 105,441 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,480 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing worn

Fail 20 Jun 2023 85,477 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing worn

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 81,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 76,423 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 76,423 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 71,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2018 71,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 65,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2016 60,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,790 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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Y999 RAY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y999 RAY, 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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Y999 RAY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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