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YT12 VHW

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,094 mi
Last recorded44,094 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VHW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 44,094 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,247 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 42,247 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,815 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,826 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,649 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,397 miles

Offside Rear small cracks in tyre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,042 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 28,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,738 miles

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Fail 13 Jul 2017 22,738 miles

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

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,254 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,975 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 VHW is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

YT12 VHW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YT12 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 VHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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