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YS12 UTT

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,574 mi
Last recorded84,574 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UTT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,574 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,103 miles

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 1 Jun 2024 75,336 miles

front radiator support attaching to subframe none load bearing member heavy corrosion advice replace

parking brake leaver has high travel

Pass 3 Jun 2023 70,465 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))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Disc In Poor Condition But Efficiencies met (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc In Very Poor Condition but efficiencies met (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 63,602 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 63,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 61,549 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 61,545 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,466 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and missed shaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,976 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,310 miles

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

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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YS12 UTT is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YS12 UTT, 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 YS12 UTT registered?

YS12 UTT is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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