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YD12 KDO

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 KDO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,585 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated x2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 100,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated x2 (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 95,721 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 95,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,571 miles

radiator support bracket corroded

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 88,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

front offside and nearside brake discs worn

radiator lower mounting panel corrded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 81,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 75,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,138 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,196 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 51,144 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,023 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre in a poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,081 miles

front brakes out of balance o/s/f low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 13,961 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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YD12 KDO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KDO, 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 KDO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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