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YC62 GXK

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,120 mi
Last recorded81,120 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,120 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,120 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,484 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 76,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,509 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 70,509 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,132 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 59,132 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,076 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 54,076 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,016 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 49,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,557 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 42,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,173 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 36,173 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,704 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 28,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PRESSURE LOW (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 15,570 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 GXK is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

YC62 GXK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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