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2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,481 mi
Last recorded70,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 USB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,481 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,503 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,170 miles

front sub-frame extension/ radiator support heavily deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2023 67,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

front sub-frame extension/ radiator support heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,700 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,937 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe very rusty and thin metal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osf wiper not sweeping area close enough to a pillar.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 60,937 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt catch not holding buckle in (grey buckle) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe very rusty and thin metal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osf wiper not sweeping area close enough to a pillar.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,616 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2020 58,612 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,033 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 48,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,299 miles

front brake imbalance 18%

Fail 23 Jun 2017 41,299 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn heavily on shoulders. also has cuts to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake imbalance 18%

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 34,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,131 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 USB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 USB, 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 USB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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