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BG12 HHN

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,049 mi
Last recorded78,049 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HHN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 78,049 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 78,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 6 Feb 2024 77,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 77,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 76,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x nearside rear ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,686 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 72,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,630 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 66,629 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,546 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 52,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 45,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Fail 15 May 2018 45,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,328 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 HHN is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN registered?

BG12 HHN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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