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BV62 EKM

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,550 mi
Last recorded49,550 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EKM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 49,550 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Parking brake has long travel

Fail 5 Jan 2026 49,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when side light is on (4.3.3 (b))

Brake fluid discoloured

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 3 Jan 2025 46,393 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 46,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,729 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 44,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front most (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 42,648 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,434 miles

Parking brake has long travel

Fail 6 Dec 2021 39,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,072 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 34,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2019 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 29,247 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 24,554 miles

nsr tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Dec 2017 19,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 15,676 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 12,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,809 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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BV62 EKM is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV62 EKM, 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 BV62 EKM registered?

BV62 EKM is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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