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YT12 VHG

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,632 mi
Last recorded103,632 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VHG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 103,632 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 103,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 94,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 87,286 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 86,974 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 86,752 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,603 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 79,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,809 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 68,774 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 68,430 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,340 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2018 48,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 48,644 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,774 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 VHG is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT12 VHG registered?

YT12 VHG is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is YT12 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 VHG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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