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YH62 SHJ

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,439 miles

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

engine covers

Fail 16 Dec 2025 79,439 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers

Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,159 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

fluid leak from clutch pipe

Fail 12 Dec 2024 73,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

fluid leak from clutch pipe

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,917 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 64,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,838 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,468 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 50,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,543 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SHJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SHJ, 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 YH62 SHJ registered?

YH62 SHJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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