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YG12 FTP

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,600 mi
Last recorded115,600 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,689 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 99,689 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,709 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 98,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 70,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,261 miles

Front subframe crossmember panel corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 49,261 miles

Front subframe crossmember panel corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,002 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 30,002 miles

Rear registration plate obscured view of characters restricted by towbar stabiliser plate (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,264 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 FTP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 YG12 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

YG12 FTP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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