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YC62 FHU

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,739 mi
Last recorded117,739 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 FHU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 117,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,580 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn on edges approaching wear markers

Fail 13 Jan 2023 97,579 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both sides rear tyres worn on edges approaching wear markers

Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,025 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 92,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s rear wheel size

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,592 miles

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low and discs corroded and in poor condition

radiator support looks to be badly corroded underneath undertrays

Fail 19 Sep 2020 79,592 miles

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

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low and discs corroded and in poor condition

radiator support looks to be badly corroded underneath undertrays

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,014 miles

front section of sub frame under radiator badly corroded on nearside (not structural)

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn smooth and to the legal limit

offside rear tyre worn near to limit

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 28 Sep 2019 66,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front section of sub frame under radiator badly corroded on nearside (not structural)

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn smooth and to the legal limit

offside rear tyre worn near to limit

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,572 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 53,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,160 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,701 miles

screen cracked n/s

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FHU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

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

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