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BV12 RVY

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,747 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 116,448 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,723 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre has splits but not reaching the cords

Offside Rear caliper boot has small split

Rear rear inner pads look low but visability poor

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,406 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 84,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 83,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 80,125 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 80,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 78,470 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 72,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,850 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 54,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 54,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,974 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 RVY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

BV12 RVY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BV12 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 RVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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