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BG12 NHY

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,132 mi
Last recorded35,132 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 35,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 28,331 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2024 22,332 miles

Front front brake pads getting low (inner pads)

Front front sub -frame to suport radiator corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 16,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 13,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 13,001 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 12,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 11,791 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive minor coolant leak, appears to be radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 11,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 10,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 9,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 9,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perish cracks not exposing cords

Pass 12 May 2016 7,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 5,387 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 5,309 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 NHY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

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

Is BG12 NHY safe to buy?

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