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BG12 HDE

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HDE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 100,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 100,042 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 100,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,681 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,681 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,184 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,226 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,226 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel and lever insecure (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper lever not back to stop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,752 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,286 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 71,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 59,991 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 59,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 55,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,621 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 44,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,031 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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BG12 HDE is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG12 HDE, 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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BG12 HDE is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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