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BG12 HJF

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HJF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre edge cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre edge cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,251 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 167,250 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 154,795 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 134,767 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working PRS - Bad connection (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 88,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper antiroll bar link ball joint boot not fully secure but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front ASB wire rubbing slightly on antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,693 miles

internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck aim

Pass 18 May 2015 16,727 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 16,727 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HJF is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG12 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

BG12 HJF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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