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YS12 UUF

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,670 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,500 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,053 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 70,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,577 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

radiator support bar corroded and holed

Fail 24 Aug 2021 68,448 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

radiator support bar corroded and holed

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,615 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2020 64,615 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,756 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,034 miles

Front slight wear/lip on front brake discs

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,700 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,516 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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YS12 UUF is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS12 UUF, 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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YS12 UUF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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