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YX12 VHM

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,061 mi
Last recorded93,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VHM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,061 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 93,061 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,581 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 89,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,302 miles

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers not parked correctly (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 87,302 miles

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

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers not parked correctly (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,762 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 77,761 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake has to much travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,608 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,708 miles

195/50 R16 88V 84V

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,083 miles

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

offside front fog light cracked

service due light on

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 VHM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

YX12 VHM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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