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BV12 UZL

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UZL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,774 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 69,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 58,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush or bearing has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in suspension top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres cracking on walls and in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 31,867 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2020 31,756 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2020 28,094 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 28,094 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play lever insecure (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 24,933 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 20,488 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 16,805 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 14,337 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 10,318 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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BV12 UZL is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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