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BF12 VPP

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VPP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,567 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,567 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,770 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 10 Feb 2023 74,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,878 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers &under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,944 miles

emissions did not provide read out

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 22 Jan 2021 61,944 miles

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

emissions did not provide read out

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,068 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,250 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 52,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 45,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VPP is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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