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YY12 TBO

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,285 mi
Last recorded63,285 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 TBO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slight side to side movement in hand brake lever. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting corroded/shock absorber. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers. (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slight side to side movement in hand brake lever. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 57,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long travel on h/brake

Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 45,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,037 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 40,037 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,981 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 34,050 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,084 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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YY12 TBO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY12 TBO, 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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YY12 TBO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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