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BF12 VRP

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,034 mi
Last recorded86,034 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VRP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,034 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,034 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,071 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,042 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working wipers not returning to park (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,063 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,568 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 59,224 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,335 miles

Front discs & pads worn very heavy {pads close to limit}

Handbrake travel very high

Nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

Fail 31 Aug 2018 40,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,946 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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BF12 VRP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

BF12 VRP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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