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YX12 VVP

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,244 mi
Last recorded56,244 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VVP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 56,232 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))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,171 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f shock-absorber gaiters deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread.Tread depth at 4.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lower coil spring insulator/rubber missing.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 42,160 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f shock-absorber gaiters deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread.Tread depth at 4.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lower coil spring insulator/rubber missing.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,884 miles

Offside Front shock-absorber gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 31,884 miles

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

Offside Front shock-absorber gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,661 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 25,661 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 19,472 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 19,472 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 11,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 3,718 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 VVP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

YX12 VVP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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