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BV12 SKU

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,908 mi
Last recorded117,908 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,908 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 117,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 112,749 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 110,236 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 110,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 103,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 95,979 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 95,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,473 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 89,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,795 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,527 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 SKU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

BV12 SKU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BV12 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 SKU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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