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DE12 MYP

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 MYP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,796 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,407 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 113,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision trapped (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 106,029 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 106,029 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,734 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Feb 2023 97,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,048 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 88,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,909 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 52,939 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 26 May 2017 52,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

Pass 3 May 2016 35,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,643 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 20,448 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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 MYP is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MYP, 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 MYP is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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