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BV12 VDC

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 71,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 937,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 68,618 miles

Nearside Front radiaator fixing corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 66,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,937 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 26,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,153 miles

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

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 VDC is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black 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 VDC, 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

How do I check the history of BV12 VDC?

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What year was BV12 VDC registered?

BV12 VDC is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BV12 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 VDC 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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