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YH12 OAU

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,693 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,338 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 86,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 88,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,745 miles

all tyres worn (slight)

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,034 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 67,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,447 miles

n/s/r body damage

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 OAU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

YH12 OAU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YH12 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 OAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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