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YP12 ZGE

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,993 mi
Last recorded40,993 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZGE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 40,993 miles

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

Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 40,991 miles

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

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

Front Inner Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 37,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 34,968 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 32,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,197 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,417 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,894 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 24,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,862 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear o/s & front o/s tyres perishing in the tread

Fail 2 Aug 2017 21,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear o/s & front o/s tyres perishing in the tread

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,265 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,421 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 ZGE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGE, 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 YP12 ZGE registered?

YP12 ZGE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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