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BF12 ZJZ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,399 mi
Last recorded60,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 60,399 miles

Front shocks corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear nsr 2015 osr 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 59,160 miles

Front Lower RADIATOR SUPPORT FRAME EXCESSIVELY CORRODED HIGH RISK OF RADIATOR COLLAPSING

Fail 9 Mar 2024 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower RADIATOR SUPPORT FRAME EXCESSIVELY CORRODED HIGH RISK OF RADIATOR COLLAPSING

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,806 miles

Front radiator core excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 56,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre splitting at previous repair site (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator core excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2022 52,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lense damaged and allowing water ingress

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense is slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,016 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 38,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,683 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 ZJZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

BF12 ZJZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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