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BD12 KPJ

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,718 mi
Last recorded45,718 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 45,718 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 45,718 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,848 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 15 Jun 2023 35,344 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 35,344 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50r16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to exposing chords on outer edge recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,934 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear [deteriorated to legal limit] (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

parking brake travel near legal limit

Fail 20 Jun 2022 33,934 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear [deteriorated to legal limit] (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake travel near legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,637 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 30,293 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake travel high

Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,650 miles

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

o/s front and o/s rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2018 28,650 miles

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

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

o/s front and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,610 miles

front tyres starting to crack /perish

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,250 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 24,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,028 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 KPJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver 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 KPJ, 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 BD12 KPJ registered?

BD12 KPJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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