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BK12 BZD

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,771 mi
Last recorded106,771 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 BZD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 106,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,607 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 98,901 miles

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

clutch pedal high

park brake high

Pass 3 Jan 2023 95,020 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 94,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,928 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,651 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 74,142 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,673 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 15,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BZD is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

BK12 BZD is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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