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YS61 KPY

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,224 mi
Last recorded78,224 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 KPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,224 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 78,224 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,590 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 72,590 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,843 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 67,840 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,409 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,207 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 58,205 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,388 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 53,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,168 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 47,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,114 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,461 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 KPY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YS61 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

YS61 KPY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 KPY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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