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YH62 SFX

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,639 mi
Last recorded103,639 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 103,639 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 95,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,589 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 91,551 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,485 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front inner arch damaged

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

Radiator support corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Excessive play in inner steering rack joints both NSF and OSF

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,397 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 81,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 77,927 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 77,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont lock (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,807 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 68,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,036 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,600 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 28,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 SFX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 SFX, 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 SFX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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