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BN12 FDK

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,476 mi
Last recorded94,476 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FDK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 94,476 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,085 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 85,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 75,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,101 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted

rear beam axle/suspension cover fitted

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,356 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 69,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 64,322 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brakes binding

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brakes binding

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,834 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BN12 FDK is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN12 FDK, 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 BN12 FDK registered?

BN12 FDK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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