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BN12 WKZ

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,451 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 97,266 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 96,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,373 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,801 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 67,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,381 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WKZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN12 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

BN12 WKZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is BN12 WKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 WKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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