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YX12 VGV

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,203 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

parking lever high in operation

Fail 26 Jun 2025 100,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

parking lever high in operation

Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,439 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 97,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,994 miles

clutch failed on test

Fail 3 Jun 2023 93,992 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch failed on test

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,102 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 91,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,490 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Fail 7 Apr 2021 80,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,965 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 62,964 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,467 miles

nearside front tyre tread 2mm only and wearing outer edge with nail

Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken [dangerous] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread 2mm only and wearing outer edge with nail

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,091 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YX12 VGV is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YX12 VGV, 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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YX12 VGV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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