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BK12 BZC

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,819 mi
Last recorded24,819 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 BZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 24,819 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 24,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 24,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,835 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 22,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 22,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 21,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,404 miles

front tyres cracking

runout on nsf wheel

wear on front brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2019 19,398 miles

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

front tyres cracking

runout on nsf wheel

wear on front brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,259 miles

heavy cracking on osr tyre

runout on nsf wheel

Fail 23 Mar 2018 17,259 miles

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

heavy cracking on osr tyre

runout on nsf wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,170 miles

rear tyres cracking

runout on nsf wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2017 15,147 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

runout on nsf wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2016 12,918 miles

All four tyres cracking due to age deterioration.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,320 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 BZC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK12 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

BK12 BZC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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