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BV12 SWN

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,106 mi
Last recorded73,106 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 SWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 73,106 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 73,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 70,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 57,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,660 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 52,653 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cracked 185/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 48,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,501 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SWN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

BV12 SWN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is BV12 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 SWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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