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YA12 GKY

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 GKY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 95,486 miles

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

Service light on

Fail 30 Dec 2025 95,486 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of front brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service light on

Pass 31 Dec 2024 87,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wear outer

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 87,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wear outer

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,197 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 82,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,886 miles

both front shock dust covers split

front discs badley worn

o/s front anti roll bar link rubber in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2022 75,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock dust covers split

front discs badley worn

o/s front anti roll bar link rubber in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,359 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge but remaining tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge but remaining tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,105 miles

front cross member has surface rust

Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,627 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,488 miles

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

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 GKY is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA12 GKY, 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 YA12 GKY registered?

YA12 GKY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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