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CE12 LWL

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,990 mi
Last recorded65,990 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 LWL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,990 miles

Nearside number plate light lens missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2026 65,990 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside number plate light lens missing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2025 62,148 miles

Brake fluid is dark in colour

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Filler in nearside outer sill

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 59,049 miles

Filler in nearside outer sill

Fail 13 May 2024 59,059 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Filler in nearside outer sill

Front Wiper blades are worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Plus close to legal limit ()

Pass 9 May 2023 55,259 miles

36% Brake Imbalance rear axle

Both head light aims were low [adjusted]

Filler in nearside outer sill

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in nearside front strum mounting bush

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside + offside rear (4.2.3 (c))

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 25 May 2022 51,660 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 45,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2021 45,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 41,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 35,641 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 28,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 7,085 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 LWL is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 CE12 LWL, 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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CE12 LWL is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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