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AK12 OYT

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,211 mi
Last recorded113,211 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OYT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 113,211 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2026 113,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 111,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 106,648 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,445 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 96,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 95,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 95,919 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front top mounts have to much play and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 61,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 46,496 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front inner (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,211 miles

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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AK12 OYT is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK12 OYT, 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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AK12 OYT is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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