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BV12 SRY

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 SRY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,435 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,333 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 111,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 105,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,867 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2018 75,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted ? (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,314 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 SRY is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey 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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

BV12 SRY is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BV12 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 SRY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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