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DG12 XZV

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,444 mi
Last recorded62,444 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XZV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,444 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,560 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 60,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,378 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 58,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,606 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack arm

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 53,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,542 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surfaces pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel center cap missing

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 25% bias to o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,123 miles

wear to the inner edge of nearside front tyre

wear to the inner edge of offside front tyre

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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DG12 XZV 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 DG12 XZV, 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 DG12 XZV registered?

DG12 XZV is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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