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BF12 VPJ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,478 mi
Last recorded150,478 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 150,478 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 150,461 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 134,382 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 134,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 21 Oct 2022 119,815 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 110,379 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,070 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight. ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease from small end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight. ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,390 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside mirror assembly damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2019 87,389 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside mirror assembly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,210 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure Supports broken off fuel lines hanging loose (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 30,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VPJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPJ, 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 BF12 VPJ registered?

BF12 VPJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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