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BX12 BSU

2012 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 BSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front under vehicle under sealed

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear under vehicle surface corrosion

covers and shields fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2026 47,573 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Front under vehicle under sealed

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear under vehicle surface corrosion

covers and shields fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 45,683 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative visual tell-tale (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

front lower radiator support excessively corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,221 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm bald on edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre at 3mm bald on edges

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in treads

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2024 43,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm bald on edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre at 3mm bald on edges

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in treads

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 41,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,876 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 38,876 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,934 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,323 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2019 28,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear fog light cracked but no white light emitted

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,129 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,702 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but no cords exposed

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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BX12 BSU is a 2012 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX12 BSU, 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 BX12 BSU registered?

BX12 BSU is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BX12 BSU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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