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BV12 SWX

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,743 mi
Last recorded75,743 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 SWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 73,960 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 67,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 62,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 59,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 54,666 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2019 54,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2018 48,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,968 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 33,900 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Front wheel distorted from inner rim

Pass 26 May 2015 24,240 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 SWX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

BV12 SWX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is BV12 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 SWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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