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BV12 SXL

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,412 mi
Last recorded67,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,412 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 67,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,719 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator Support Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 60,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 52,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,907 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 48,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 45,915 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 45,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 30,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 25,218 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 25,218 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 SXL is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

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

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