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BV12 VBO

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,423 mi
Last recorded97,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 93,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,587 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 80,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,987 miles

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

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

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 VBO 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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

BV12 VBO is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BV12 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 VBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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