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BK12 BWL

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,318 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 105,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 100,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 100,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 94,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Door misaligned but still secure when shut

Fail 16 May 2023 94,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Door misaligned but still secure when shut

Pass 20 May 2022 88,853 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 88,853 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 84,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components"

Fail 18 May 2021 84,319 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components"

front cross member corroded,

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,851 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges + perished

Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,851 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on edges + perished

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,437 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 72,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 64,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 64,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs scored and lipped,recommend changing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 46,864 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2015 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 31,383 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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BK12 BWL is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BK12 BWL, 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 BK12 BWL registered?

BK12 BWL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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