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YP12 ZFY

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 97,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,039 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre, also worn to limits on inside edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Dec 2023 90,035 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre, also worn to limits on inside edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side. ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020
Fail 23 Dec 2020

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,411 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,051 miles

Front brake disc's worn thin

Front brake pads worn very thin

Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,000 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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YP12 ZFY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP12 ZFY, 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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YP12 ZFY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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