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YT12 VUP

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,917 mi
Last recorded112,917 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 112,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-sealed !

under-trays fitted !

Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,355 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Jul 2023 98,355 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 96,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,599 miles

Front support panel corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,763 miles

Offside Rear SPRING NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

Fail 16 Jul 2020 89,763 miles

Offside Rear SPRING NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,615 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,894 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 VUP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

YT12 VUP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YT12 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 VUP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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