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BV12 VKS

2012 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,019 mi
Last recorded124,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 124,019 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 123,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 107,002 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 106,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 105,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 105,279 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,798 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,316 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,201 miles

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

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

Front front tyres worn/wearing on edges

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,803 miles

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

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

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 VKS is a 2012 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

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