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BV12 RWJ

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,602 mi
Last recorded109,602 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 109,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,608 miles

Rear n/side tyre worn low

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,167 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,634 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,634 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,640 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,262 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 49,262 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 49,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,094 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 RWJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV12 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

BV12 RWJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BV12 RWJ safe to buy?

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