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BV12 RYU

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,140 mi
Last recorded61,140 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RYU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,140 miles

front / rear suspension corroding

front brake discs corroding

front number plate damaged

osf indicator discolouring

slight play in :: nsf rack rod end / bottom ball joint/ through steering

Pass 13 Feb 2025 59,739 miles

front number plate damaged

osf indicator dis coloured

slight play through steering rack/nsf track rod end /ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,588 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

marks on nsr brake disc

sidewall cut on osf tyre

slight judder on front brakes [rbt]

slight play through steering

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,043 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,043 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 51,374 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,999 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,170 miles

slight exhaust blow rear clamp

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,277 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,277 miles

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

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,861 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 27,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracked

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BV12 RYU is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 RYU, 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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BV12 RYU is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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