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DK12 VLN

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,589 mi
Last recorded88,589 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 80,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 64,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-2.5mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 4 Feb 2021 63,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 22 Jan 2020 62,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,607 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,304 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,816 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,144 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 VLN is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black 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 DK12 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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