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BG12 HGU

2012 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,507 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,200 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 83,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,464 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2022 79,458 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,936 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,691 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,170 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 71,167 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,621 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,179 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 59,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,848 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 42,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 HGU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HGU, 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 BG12 HGU registered?

BG12 HGU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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