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BV12 VTX

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,665 mi
Last recorded115,665 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 115,647 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,170 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 107,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 98,189 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,820 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 85,820 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,463 miles

Front lower radiator mount support sub-frame corroded!

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front lower radiator mount support sub-frame corroded!

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,968 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))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 77,967 miles

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

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

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

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 30 Nov 2018 70,273 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,337 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,337 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,105 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,064 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,064 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 VTX is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTX, 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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BV12 VTX is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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