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BV12 SXA

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,919 mi
Last recorded42,919 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 42,919 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 42,919 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,621 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 42,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,423 miles

Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Horn not working properly

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 39,423 miles

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

Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Tracking Recommended

Horn not working properly

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 195.50.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,889 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME RADIATOR SUPPORT ENGINE PANEL BAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (Size 195.50.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,391 miles

Horn not working properly

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,978 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tracking recommended

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has travel

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,025 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,169 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 16,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,860 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 SXA is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

BV12 SXA is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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