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BV12 VUP

2012 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,460 mi
Last recorded107,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,460 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,241 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 98,241 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2nd layer inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,798 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 65,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 55,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 55,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,303 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing

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 VUP is a 2012 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

BV12 VUP is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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