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BV12 VBU

2012 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 89,169 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 89,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,065 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 83,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 79,444 miles

o s f coil spring corroded-parking brake passed on limit-engine/gearbox mountings deteriated-

Pass 15 May 2023 79,022 miles

engine/gearbox mountings defective-wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,351 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 72,343 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 55,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 55,049 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,260 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)

offside front tyre badly perished cords exposed

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 VBU is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBU, 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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BV12 VBU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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