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BD12 KRF

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,137 mi
Last recorded53,137 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KRF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 53,137 miles

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

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

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

radiator support frame corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 47,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,460 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,388 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 44,388 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,725 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,019 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,229 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 30,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,193 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 KRF is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD12 KRF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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