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BV12 SMO

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,486 mi
Last recorded46,486 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 SMO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 46,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (2.mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (2.mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,793 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,190 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 SMO is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 SMO registered?

BV12 SMO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BV12 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 SMO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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