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YF12 TXY

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,277 mi
Last recorded17,277 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 TXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 17,277 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 17,277 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 16,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,191 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 16,178 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 12,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 9,958 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 9,958 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 6,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,262 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2017 5,262 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2016 3,972 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 3,423 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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YF12 TXY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

YF12 TXY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is YF12 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 TXY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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