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BF12 ZKJ

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,332 mi
Last recorded94,332 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,332 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,199 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 84,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,116 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 77,055 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,895 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,394 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,999 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 35,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 23,299 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 ZKJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver 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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

BF12 ZKJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BF12 ZKJ safe to buy?

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