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YH12 AFZ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,732 mi
Last recorded97,732 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 AFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,732 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 97,699 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount glued on (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective minor damage and fraying to visible webbing (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ice wiring removed from parkbrake lever prior to testing (4.11 (a) (ii))

bonnet rod missing

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,368 miles

Bonnet strut rod is missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer slightly leaking gas and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 94,368 miles

Bonnet strut rod is missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer slightly leaking gas and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 92,404 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 92,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 80,120 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 70,241 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,665 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 42,662 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 31,880 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,867 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 8,322 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 8,322 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YH12 AFZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH12 AFZ, 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 YH12 AFZ registered?

YH12 AFZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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