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BJ12 LZK

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,302 mi
Last recorded58,302 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LZK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 58,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 58,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 52,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 37,606 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 34,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,151 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 32,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,280 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 28,280 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))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 24,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,407 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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BJ12 LZK is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ12 LZK, 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 BJ12 LZK registered?

BJ12 LZK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 LZK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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