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BF12 ZKX

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,900 mi
Last recorded170,900 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 170,900 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 170,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 158,712 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp has bad connection

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 158,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has bad connection

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 158,001 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 157,068 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2023 157,066 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel becoming excessive / no resreve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front sub frame corroded to excess / holed / very weak in structure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre worn to excess on outer edge / worn through to steel cords / cords showing 185 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre worn to excess / worn very close to breaking through to cords 185 / 60 / 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise on tracking check / adjust due to tyre wear

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 154,231 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges of tread / loss of tread pattern / bald / close to breaking through to cords / strong advise to replace 185 / 60 / 15 budgets / tread cut / scuffed up

advise on diesel fuel addative

advise on tracking check / adjust after new tyres fitted

inflation kit out of date 06 / 2016

Fail 5 Aug 2022 154,231 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f coil spring broken at lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges of tread / loss of tread pattern / bald / close to breaking through to cords / strong advise to replace 185 / 60 / 15 budgets / tread cut / scuffed up

advise on diesel fuel addative

advise on tracking check / adjust after new tyres fitted

inflation kit out of date 06 / 2016

Pass 2 Aug 2021 150,619 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

hand brake travel becoming slightly high / rear brakes slightly unbalanced in operation / advise onn rear brake service / clean / adjust

Fail 2 Aug 2021 150,618 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs broken at lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

hand brake travel becoming slightly high / rear brakes slightly unbalanced in operation / advise onn rear brake service / clean / adjust

n/s/r tyre cracked / perished on outer edge of tread 185 / 60 / 15

signs of front brake pads wearing low / advise to further inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2020 147,451 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

hand brake travel becoming slightly high / advise on rear brake service

Pass 31 Jul 2019 144,546 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2018 140,987 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 140,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,112 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 115,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,325 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 ZKX is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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