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BV12 VBK

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,448 mi
Last recorded83,448 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,448 miles

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 28 May 2025 82,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 82,148 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 81,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 81,279 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 81,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,984 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 51,413 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 51,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 40,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,894 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 VBK is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red 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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

BV12 VBK is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BV12 VBK safe to buy?

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