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YT12 ROU

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,804 mi
Last recorded62,804 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ROU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,804 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 62,803 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/60/16 Nearside 195/50/16 Offside (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 55,546 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 55,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,310 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 47,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,416 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 41,415 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge-pressure was low so keep checked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,176 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 24,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 17,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 12,438 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 6,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015

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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YT12 ROU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT12 ROU, 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 YT12 ROU registered?

YT12 ROU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 ROU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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