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BV12 VLF

2012 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,895 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 98,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP SEEPING OIL ALSO FROM ABOVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 82,174 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,045 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,519 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 68,519 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working BAD CONNECTION (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 55,923 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 55,923 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,452 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,509 miles

centre rear seat belt frayed but likely to fail

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,838 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 VLF 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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

BV12 VLF is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is BV12 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 VLF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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