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DF12 FHN

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 FHN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 66,120 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,300 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 64,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,773 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 53,621 miles

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

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

Rear slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,870 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 50,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,933 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,643 miles

slight cracks in rear tyres

Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,643 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight cracks in rear tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,018 miles

slight wear on brake discs F+R

Pass 8 Jul 2016 18,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,161 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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DF12 FHN is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF12 FHN, 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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DF12 FHN is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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