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DE12 MXH

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,903 mi
Last recorded74,903 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 MXH
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,660 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 55,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,125 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 54,114 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth around outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth around outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 30,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 23,893 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 23,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 16,877 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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DE12 MXH is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 MXH, 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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DE12 MXH is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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