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YF12 WXT

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 WXT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,920 miles

Front brake pad(s) getting low

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,796 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,877 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,877 miles

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

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,448 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,554 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 35,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,165 miles

advise all tyres are starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2015 12,241 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 WXT is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WXT, 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 YF12 WXT registered?

YF12 WXT is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is YF12 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 WXT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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