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EJ12 OUL

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,357 mi
Last recorded39,357 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 OUL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 39,357 miles

Front Play in both top suspension mountings

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,457 miles

Front Play in both top suspension mountings

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,000 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 35,763 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 35,763 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,572 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S/R and O/S/R (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,962 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,613 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,760 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 OUL is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUL, 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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EJ12 OUL is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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