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YG12 LDC

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,209 mi
Last recorded123,209 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LDC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,209 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 123,207 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 123,205 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,159 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 112,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored/grooved & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both noisy & poor clearance on initial sweep (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 100,433 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored/grooved & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aim too low ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both noisy & poor clearance on initial sweep (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,578 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,575 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,771 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 23,801 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 LDC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 YG12 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

YG12 LDC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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