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BN12 YNB

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,602 mi
Last recorded41,602 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YNB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 41,602 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front section no leak time of the test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 28 Sep 2024 38,987 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front sections badly corroded no leak time of the test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side lower mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 33,886 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,877 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 31,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 27,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 25,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 22,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 20,564 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,050 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YNB is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

BN12 YNB is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 YNB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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