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YH12 HFY

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,163 mi
Last recorded71,163 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 71,163 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 71,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,731 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

radiator mounting assembly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 62,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

radiator mounting assembly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,063 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,406 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 41,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 38,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HFY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

YH12 HFY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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