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YA12 GJX

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,734 mi
Last recorded130,734 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 130,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 124,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,922 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,503 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 82,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 70,717 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,041 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front both front brake disc inside faces worn

Fail 27 Jun 2017 53,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front both front brake disc inside faces worn

Rear travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,173 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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YA12 GJX is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YA12 GJX, 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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YA12 GJX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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