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YF12 TPU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,789 mi
Last recorded110,789 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 TPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,789 miles

underseal on underbody

Fail 16 Feb 2026 110,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 2x sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underseal on underbody

Pass 19 Feb 2025 107,889 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 107,884 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,775 miles

corrosion under body

Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,340 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,349 miles

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corrroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,675 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 94,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 89,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,145 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 76,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks 1955016 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 64,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,015 miles

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

front accident damage

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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YF12 TPU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF12 TPU, 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 YF12 TPU registered?

YF12 TPU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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