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DU62 HNM

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,423 mi
Last recorded71,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 HNM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,423 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

wear in n/s steering rack end joint

Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,390 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 54,535 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 50,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,519 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 46,518 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,368 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 28,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DU62 HNM is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White 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 DU62 HNM, 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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DU62 HNM is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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