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BV12 UZK

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UZK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 131,451 miles

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 16 Feb 2026 131,451 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2025 121,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,422 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,855 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,526 miles

handbrake only just meets requrments

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake only just meets requrments

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,574 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 74,574 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,918 miles

Both front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Under tray slightly insecure at fixings

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads 70 % approx (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,447 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UZK is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

BV12 UZK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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