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DU12 VSF

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,389 mi
Last recorded76,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VSF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,389 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 76,389 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,388 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,950 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 Jul 2022 56,475 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 56,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,710 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer NSF outer washer jet misaligned, others providing sufficient fluid

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No engine oil registering on dip stick on walkaround check - added 1.5 litres to above minimum indicated level to allow test to proceed

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever slack on initial take up, advise adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,640 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 38,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,658 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 34,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,903 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Mar 2015 20,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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DU12 VSF is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,044 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 Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU12 VSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU12 VSF is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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