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BV12 RVX

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RVX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,025 miles

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2026 88,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 79,990 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Dec 2024 79,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,823 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2023 72,823 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,712 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 65,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,411 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 58,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 27,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,092 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 24,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,740 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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BV12 RVX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV12 RVX, 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 BV12 RVX registered?

BV12 RVX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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