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YX12 VHL

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,948 mi
Last recorded90,948 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,239 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,413 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 79,413 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,627 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,530 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,142 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 56,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,603 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 49,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,493 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 38,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 23,074 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,696 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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YX12 VHL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX12 VHL, 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 YX12 VHL registered?

YX12 VHL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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