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EJ12 MFZ

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 MFZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 52,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 35,813 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 35,813 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 30,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 30,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 23,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,280 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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EJ12 MFZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ12 MFZ, 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 EJ12 MFZ registered?

EJ12 MFZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is EJ12 MFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 MFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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