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BV12 SSZ

2012 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,639 mi
Last recorded50,639 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 SSZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 50,639 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 50,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 38,680 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,629 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 35,629 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jun 2020 33,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,974 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 SSZ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Beige 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 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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