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YC62 FHE

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,151 mi
Last recorded71,151 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 FHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,151 miles

Offside Front arm coming off subframe going towards radiator badly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,261 miles

Front radiator support/subframe is heavily corroded, and perforated in places. This is not considered to be a structural part of the vehicle.

Fail 26 Sep 2023 66,261 miles

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

Front radiator support/subframe is heavily corroded, and perforated in places. This is not considered to be a structural part of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is coming away from mounting clips and rattling on the silencer.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,838 miles

Front subframe forward extension. This is not part of the suspension, merely a support for the cooler pack. This subframe is extensively corroded, perforated, and is delaminating.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 61,838 miles

Front subframe forward extension. This is not part of the suspension, merely a support for the cooler pack. This subframe is extensively corroded, perforated, and is delaminating.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 55,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full effort. Recommend inspection with view to repairs ASAP. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever action very slack at bottom. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 43,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Liable to fall out from seat at full extension. This is dangerous and should not be driven. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements due to both wheels locking at full effort. Recommend inspection with view to repairs ASAP. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever action very slack at bottom. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,239 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen in tread, and cracking. Offside tread scuffed, and has nail in.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cracks in tread. No plies visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake action slack at bottom, and has reduced reserve travel.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 34,239 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen in tread, and cracking. Offside tread scuffed, and has nail in.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cracks in tread. No plies visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake action slack at bottom, and has reduced reserve travel.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,886 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,202 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 FHE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC62 FHE, 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 YC62 FHE registered?

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

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