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BT61 GGY

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,592 mi
Last recorded78,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 GGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,538 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,914 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,280 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,034 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 51,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 30,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 19,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted. Unable to fully inspect the adult belt.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,672 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 10,504 miles

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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BT61 GGY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT61 GGY, 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 BT61 GGY registered?

BT61 GGY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is BT61 GGY safe to buy?

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