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YR12 YMX

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,573 mi
Last recorded89,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,573 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,569 miles

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

long travel in hand brake lever

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 69,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system From wheel cylinder union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,871 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,871 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,596 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 38,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 26,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jun 2016 22,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,736 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 YMX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 YR12 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 YMX registered?

YR12 YMX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 YMX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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