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BF62 ZFW

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,215 mi
Last recorded150,215 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 150,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides very weak (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre has small tears on inner sidewall with inner edge wear

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER NEARLY TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 133,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre has small tears on inner sidewall with inner edge wear

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER NEARLY TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,293 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 116,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,614 miles

rear center stop light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,069 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 90,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,598 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,051 miles

Front tyres wearing low on centre tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Numerous air fresheners. ()

Lower radiator crossmember corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 74,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre tread and deep cracks around inner and outer edges, cords visible in various places when opened. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracks inner and outer edges, cords visible in various places when opened. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure Retaining bolts to floor loose. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fron tyres wearing low in centre tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Numerous air fresheners. ()

Lower radiator crossmember corroded.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,065 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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BF62 ZFW is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZFW, 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 BF62 ZFW registered?

BF62 ZFW is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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