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BF12 VPE

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,913 mi
Last recorded123,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,913 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 123,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,567 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 104,547 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 74,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 3 May 2019 74,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,453 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres starting to crack up

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to wear thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer side walls

emissions too clean to record a result

Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer side walls

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,837 miles

emissions too clean to record a result.

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 2,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF12 VPE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF12 VPE, 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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BF12 VPE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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