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BD12 VNV

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,673 mi
Last recorded80,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,673 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 80,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 75,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,704 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 71,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember /radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,335 miles

front crossmember/radiator support corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 67,335 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front crossmember/radiator support corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,854 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 64,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,934 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 52,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,928 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 45,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,923 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 39,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,717 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 33,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,264 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 27,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,502 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 VNV is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNV, 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 VNV is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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