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YF62 WXJ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,069 mi
Last recorded73,069 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 WXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,628 miles

exhaust back box heat shield partially insecure

front brake disks slight lip / wear

front brake disks slight lip / wear

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower ball joint slight play

nearside and offside front wiper blade deteriorating

nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint.

nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

nearside front wheel rim inner face dented

offside front brake slight bind on rotation

slight play in offside front steering track rod end

Fail 21 Oct 2024 66,628 miles

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

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

exhaust back box heat shield partially insecure

front brake disks slight lip / wear

front brake disks slight lip / wear

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower ball joint slight play

nearside and offside front wiper blade deteriorating

nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint.

nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

nearside front wheel rim inner face dented

offside front brake slight bind on rotation

slight play in offside front steering track rod end

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,388 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play

nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Fail 23 Oct 2023 62,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play

nearside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 58,163 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,687 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 53,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,213 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front disc inner faces corroded/worn

rear heatshield insecure

slight oil leak

spare tyre pressure low

travel in handbrake

Fail 8 Oct 2020 50,213 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))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front disc inner faces corroded/worn

rear heatshield insecure

slight oil leak

spare tyre pressure low

travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,128 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 37,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,426 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 35,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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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YF62 WXJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF62 WXJ, 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 YF62 WXJ registered?

YF62 WXJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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