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YT62 SMV

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,692 mi
Last recorded90,692 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,692 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 90,690 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,606 miles

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

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

under side as age related corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,603 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended NEARSIDE BUCKLE (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened FRONT SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame likely to become detached FRONT SECTION (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame likely to fail FRONT SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 79,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,623 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 73,622 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,413 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 61,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 57,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT62 SMV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YT62 SMV, 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 YT62 SMV registered?

YT62 SMV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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