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YC62 VSM

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VSM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,369 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 74,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,482 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 70,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 16, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 69,262 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 16, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 54,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,154 miles

Front brake discs are lipped/corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,258 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,966 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,954 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 27,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,804 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 VSM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC62 VSM registered?

YC62 VSM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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