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BF62 MVJ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,347 mi
Last recorded112,347 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 MVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 112,347 miles

General underbody corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jul 2024 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 18560r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2022 75,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,049 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,215 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 65,175 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,071 miles

front tyres wearing on edges n/s bald

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,543 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre belt does not go into the belt buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,126 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,126 miles

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

Front brake discs scored and lipped ,recommend changing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BF62 MVJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black 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 BF62 MVJ, 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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BF62 MVJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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