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BV12 VBN

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VBN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 101,091 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 101,082 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (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 16 Jun 2025 94,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR Tyre perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR Tyre perished - worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 94,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF Bottom ball joint has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR Tyre perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR Tyre perished - worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,483 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 90,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 14 Jun 2023 85,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 85,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,483 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 81,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 73,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,418 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 66,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 62,078 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 62,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 56,708 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 56,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 50,968 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 50,968 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 45,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VBN is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

BV12 VBN is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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