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CE12 LRV

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 LRV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 76,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,924 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 66,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 56,723 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 52,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 43,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 43,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,352 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 37,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt worn on outer edge 175/65/14 ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 32,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 26,363 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play hand brake lever bolts loose (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 14,825 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,530 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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CE12 LRV is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE12 LRV, 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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What year was CE12 LRV registered?

CE12 LRV is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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