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YD12 DWM

2012 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 DWM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 135,800 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 135,800 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 127,085 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 126,968 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

heatshield loose over center exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,779 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 97,847 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,798 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD, DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,386 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 71,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,241 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 65,241 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YD12 DWM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YD12 DWM, 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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YD12 DWM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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