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YP12 ZFZ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,007 mi
Last recorded103,007 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 103,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bolt on cross member corroded in non prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall and wearing slight close wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bolt on cross member corroded under under tray

Fail 14 Nov 2023 93,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bolt on cross member corroded under under tray

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,048 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 83,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,678 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 80,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,119 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 73,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,403 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing 1955016

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2019 62,401 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing 1955016

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,975 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 38,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,167 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 28,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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YP12 ZFZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YP12 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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