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YT12 VUM

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VUM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front lower radiator mount/bracket excessively corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front lower radiator mount/bracket excessively corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022

front lower radiator support bracket corroded lower engine cover fitted limiting inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2022

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

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

front lower radiator support bracket corroded lower engine cover fitted limiting inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower engine covers fitted covering sub frame

Pass 26 Feb 2019 102,277 miles

engine covers fitted covering front sub frame

Fail 26 Feb 2019 102,270 miles

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

engine covers fitted covering front sub frame

Pass 19 Feb 2018

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,163 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyres slight cut on sidewall but no cords exposed

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 VUM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

YT12 VUM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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