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BV12 TJX

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 TJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,700 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,847 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,686 miles

Nearside Front Spring misaligned

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty, possibly due to standing? monitor after use

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,067 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 78,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 51,613 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/deterioated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,010 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,137 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,813 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 TJX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

BV12 TJX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 TJX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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