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YS61 HSX

2012 Renault Clio

Bronze Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 HSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 76,026 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 71,671 miles

radiator cross member corroded

Fail 20 May 2025 71,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 67,595 miles

front radiator support badly corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 67,593 miles

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

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

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

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

front radiator support badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,816 miles

radiator carrier corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 63,814 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 60,085 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 60,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,469 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 53,469 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,700 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 41,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,359 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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YS61 HSX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Bronze 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 YS61 HSX, 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 YS61 HSX registered?

YS61 HSX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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