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YG12 AJO

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,055 mi
Last recorded87,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,055 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers side wiper spindle very worn

Fail 25 Jan 2024 87,055 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers side wiper spindle very worn

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% by 1% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 80,541 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% by 1% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,046 miles

Front radiator support panel/frame corroded

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 72,045 miles

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

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

Front radiator support panel/frame corroded

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,508 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 66,508 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,331 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 35,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,055 miles

Nearside Front slight corroded front sub frame

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,797 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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YG12 AJO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG12 AJO, 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 YG12 AJO registered?

YG12 AJO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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