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BF12 WKB

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,829 mi
Last recorded86,829 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 WKB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 86,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,043 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 75,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 70,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,041 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat-belts not checked due to heavy objects placed on seats.

Fail 26 Nov 2021 69,041 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat-belts not checked due to heavy objects placed on seats.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 36,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 18,082 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 WKB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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