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EF12 YSM

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 YSM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,275 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 4 Jun 2025 37,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on windshield

Fail 4 Jun 2025 37,717 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on windshield

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

Pass 22 May 2024 35,502 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 33,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,392 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,716 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,981 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jun 2019 24,962 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))

Pass 25 May 2018 22,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 17,850 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,840 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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EF12 YSM is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 YSM, 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 EF12 YSM registered?

EF12 YSM is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is EF12 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 YSM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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