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YB61 PYL

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,419 mi
Last recorded66,419 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 PYL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,419 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 66,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft/diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 64,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb appears to be incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50 R16 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from driveshaft/diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,592 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 62,592 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working PRS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,424 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 59,083 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,013 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 54,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 46,412 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 46,412 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,958 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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YB61 PYL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB61 PYL, 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 YB61 PYL registered?

YB61 PYL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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