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BK61 VCU

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,477 mi
Last recorded83,477 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 83,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,059 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,716 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 82,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,525 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,529 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 66,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,989 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 55,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 55,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,524 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2017 50,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit sticker in drivers view moved lower down ..

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges...

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,560 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,894 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 34,894 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BK61 VCU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK61 VCU, 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 BK61 VCU registered?

BK61 VCU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BK61 VCU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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