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BD12 KMK

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,076 mi
Last recorded86,076 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KMK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle slightly corroded (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 85,901 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All suspension components corroded

rear axle including suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 74,120 miles

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

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

Under chassis/suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,000 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear/Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 56,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Several fixings of nearside sill cover missing. Cover still secure.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 50,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Several fixings of nearside sill cover missing. Cover still secure.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,506 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 39,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 3 Feb 2018 31,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 18,036 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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BD12 KMK is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KMK, 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 KMK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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