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BF12 VPU

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,434 mi
Last recorded100,434 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VPU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 100,434 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 100,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,952 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 92,063 miles

electronic steering pulls to offside slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 85,651 miles

brake pedal has slight travel- suggest system may require adjustment

Fail 6 May 2022 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has slight travel- suggest system may require adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2021 81,122 miles

brake pedal has slight travel- suggest system may require adjustment

Fail 31 Mar 2021 81,100 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges- 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has slight travel- suggest system may require adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,831 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 64,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,358 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,358 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 39,335 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,927 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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BF12 VPU is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF12 VPU, 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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BF12 VPU is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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