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YT12 VWU

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,194 mi
Last recorded100,194 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,194 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer sill damaged dented

Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer sill damaged dented

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,233 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,233 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,693 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel indicating the need for adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,036 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 68,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VWU is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

YT12 VWU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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