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YH12 HFW

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,928 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,397 miles

Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 56,397 miles

Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,864 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 47,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 30,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,470 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 HFW is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 HFW registered?

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

Is YH12 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 HFW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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