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YH62 KAE

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,857 mi
Last recorded99,857 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 99,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 91,771 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing on outer edge (Urgent attention needed) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield slightly loose

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,366 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lowest effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lowest effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2017 48,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2017 48,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,609 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 43,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on inner sidewall 195/50/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front and O/S/R tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,824 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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YH62 KAE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH62 KAE, 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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YH62 KAE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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