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YF12 WXZ

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 WXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 86,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,874 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 82,874 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,784 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 77,780 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))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,424 miles

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2022 72,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,951 miles

osr wheel bent

Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 44,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,965 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,540 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 WXZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF12 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

YF12 WXZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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