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DK12 VKS

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,980 mi
Last recorded64,980 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 64,980 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,420 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,555 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 50,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,628 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 41,626 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights flashing (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,278 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 35,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 26,877 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 26,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 14,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 6,085 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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DK12 VKS is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK12 VKS, 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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DK12 VKS is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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