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BD12 KJK

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,271 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 118,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 112,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 104,095 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 98,355 miles

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

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

Radiator support has corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,594 miles

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

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

radiator support heavily coroded and holed

Fail 15 Jun 2022 79,594 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

radiator support heavily coroded and holed

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 64,307 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 17 Jun 2020 55,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,733 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,010 miles

Front sub frame has surface corrosion but not excessive.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 37,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 20,867 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 20,867 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BD12 KJK is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD12 KJK, 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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BD12 KJK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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