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YC62 GWP

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,638 mi
Last recorded121,638 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 121,638 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 121,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 114,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,503 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 107,456 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both shocker corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,749 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 105,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,317 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 101,313 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,002 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 71,426 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre 3.5mm osr tyre 4mm

Fail 8 Oct 2015 41,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre 3.5mm osr tyre 4mm

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 GWP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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