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YT12 VGU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,275 mi
Last recorded47,275 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 47,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 47,051 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 37,397 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 37,397 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 33,704 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 33,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,560 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 30,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 29,168 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 20,963 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 20,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 16,290 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 12,133 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

service light on

Pass 6 Dec 2016 8,479 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on outer wall and shoulder

Pass 10 Dec 2015 4,897 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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YT12 VGU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver 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 YT12 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

YT12 VGU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 VGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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