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YR12 OGT

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,480 mi
Last recorded158,480 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 158,480 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,182 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 145,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 130,056 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 126,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear corrosion axle beam

Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shocks casing corroded

slight travel to handbrake

Front x member corroded not affecting steering or suspension bolt on

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,142 miles

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2020 78,142 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake lever insecure (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 May 2019 69,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 58,767 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 May 2018 58,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 51,287 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 30 Apr 2017 51,089 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 35,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YR12 OGT is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YR12 OGT, 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 YR12 OGT registered?

YR12 OGT is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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