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YH12 GJG

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,267 mi
Last recorded97,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 GJG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,267 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 97,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 91,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,590 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,153 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 80,145 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 61,860 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Outer both sides tyres slightly worn,also o/s/r outer,

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,208 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 50,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,189 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 40,189 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer,both sides. (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,161 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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YH12 GJG is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJG, 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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YH12 GJG is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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