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YC62 ATU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,154 mi
Last recorded99,154 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal pipes under front floor near joint with plastic front to rears ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front o/s/f coil spring and both front shock absorbers corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seat belt webbing twisted

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slightly loose at base (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear both sides coil springs & shock absorbers corroded

spare wheel heavily corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 99,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal pipes under front floor near joint with plastic front to rears ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front o/s/f coil spring and both front shock absorbers corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seat belt webbing twisted

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slightly loose at base (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both sides coil springs & shock absorbers corroded

spare wheel heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front half of pipes. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2024 96,815 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front half of pipes. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,679 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 94,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 91,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator support x-member corroded and weak!!

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator support x-member corroded and weak!!

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,645 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,499 miles

Handbrake travel but not excessive and met efficiency

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 82,499 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel but not excessive and met efficiency

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,167 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,730 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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YC62 ATU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YC62 ATU, 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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YC62 ATU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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