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BV12 VCM

2012 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VCM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,279 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 112,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,864 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 105,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,669 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,966 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,658 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 86,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,992 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,894 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,073 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 63,233 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,098 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 VCM is a 2012 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

BV12 VCM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is BV12 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 VCM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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