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BF12 WJO

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 70,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2026 70,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2025 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,961 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 56,959 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,720 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,093 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine under tray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2021 47,093 miles

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,468 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,021 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 38,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,394 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2018 32,394 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in tread & is slightly perished.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 24,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre, tread slightly perished.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2016 24,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre, tread slightly perished.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 21,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 WJO is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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