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BV12 RYJ

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,420 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,118 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 122,117 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,157 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,157 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking. replacement recommended.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 75,022 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking. replacement recommended.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 55,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 51,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,290 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 RYJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BV12 RYJ, 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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BV12 RYJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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