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BV12 VEL

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,060 mi
Last recorded92,060 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 92,060 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2024 88,948 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 88,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 83,147 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 83,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,921 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 78,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front [outer =worst] ,recommend immediate replacement of pads & discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved phone holder to outside windscreen swept area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very near to exposing chords ,recommend immediate renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,849 miles

Nail in NSF tyre

Nail in OSR 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 VEL 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 78.6%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

BV12 VEL is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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