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YH12 HFS

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,462 mi
Last recorded149,462 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 149,462 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 138,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 138,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn through. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Rack worn. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,504 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 129,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,572 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 119,572 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,971 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 32,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HFS is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

YH12 HFS is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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