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EA62 RYD

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,686 mi
Last recorded89,686 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 RYD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 89,686 miles

Front front subframe corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer partially blocked

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (b))

both front shocks corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2025 89,686 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front front subframe corroding

Offside Front washer partially blocked

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (b))

both front shocks corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slightly distorted

Fail 3 Dec 2024 85,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel slightly distorted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 80,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 71,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs lipped

Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s also arm weak (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre getting low/rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2019 59,832 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s also arm weak (3.4 (b) (i))

all four tyres getting low/cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,862 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged n/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 25,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,962 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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EA62 RYD 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 68.8%.

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 EA62 RYD, 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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EA62 RYD is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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