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AY12 YZR

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,623 mi
Last recorded76,623 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YZR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,623 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,623 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,046 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 73,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 67,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,182 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 50,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/sfront (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment loose in floor (1.1.6 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/sfront (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,800 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,077 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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AY12 YZR is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY12 YZR, 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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AY12 YZR is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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