2012 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MA12 BWV
2012 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 110,737 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA12 BWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 110,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA12 BWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Renault Clio (MA12 BWV) between October 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
MA12 BWV Mileage History
- 04/10/202598,310 mi
- 04/10/202598,310 mi
- 07/10/2026110,668 mi+12,358 mi
- 12/10/2026110,726 mi+58 mi
- 15/10/2026110,737 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 12,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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