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DN12 OHV

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,600 mi
Last recorded62,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 OHV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,600 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 62,599 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,964 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 56,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,748 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 51,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in top mount

Pass 28 Jan 2021 50,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 50,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,751 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 40,751 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,757 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 31,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,813 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,828 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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DN12 OHV is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN12 OHV, 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 DN12 OHV registered?

DN12 OHV is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DN12 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 OHV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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