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BV12 VFJ

2012 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,415 mi
Last recorded119,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front crossmember badly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 119,414 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front crossmember badly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 119,367 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R16 88V Toyo (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,059 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 78,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 52,528 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,818 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 VFJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

BV12 VFJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 VFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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