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BF62 ZFL

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,140 mi
Last recorded114,140 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ZFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front lower radiator mount corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,934 miles

Front Lower radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,850 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,850 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,397 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 93,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted/rubbing on brake hose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 89,722 miles

Offside Rear brake has a mettalic sound when reversing FURTHER INVESTIGATION ADVISED

Fail 25 May 2018 89,722 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dangly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake has a mettalic sound when reversing FURTHER INVESTIGATION ADVISED

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

Pass 30 May 2017 74,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 74,078 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front engine oil low

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,138 miles

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,600 miles

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

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,600 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZFL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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