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YH12 OUO

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,657 mi
Last recorded34,657 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 OUO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 34,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 31,662 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,024 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 29,024 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 26,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 23,260 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 23,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 22,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 20,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2018 17,838 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 May 2017 14,808 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 14,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 11,281 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,532 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 8,532 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

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 OUO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

YH12 OUO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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