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YR12 OHW

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,503 mi
Last recorded125,503 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OHW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 125,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Offside Front Outer Worn Unevenly

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Offside Front Outer Worn Unevenly

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,987 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 115,987 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,873 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front coil incorrectly mounted

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 9 Mar 2022 109,873 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil incorrectly mounted

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Parking brake travel becoming long

underside heat shields becoming loose

Fail 31 Jul 2019 90,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Parking brake travel becoming long

underside heat shields becoming loose

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,092 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 67,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 May 2017 67,157 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2016 53,814 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 53,812 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,963 miles

offside front brake binding slightly. brake discs has signs of excess heat

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 OHW is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

YR12 OHW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 OHW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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