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EL12 MKL

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 MKL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 74,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 74,656 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,790 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 7 Jul 2023 67,172 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 67,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,058 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 63,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,385 miles

corrosion developing on front subframe

damage to offside headlamp

Fail 25 Jun 2021 60,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion developing on front subframe

damage to offside headlamp

Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,329 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

damage to offside headlamp but adequately secure

Fail 25 Jun 2020 58,329 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

damage to offside headlamp but adequately secure

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,534 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside headlamp

Pass 2 May 2018 51,616 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,596 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,589 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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EL12 MKL is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EL12 MKL, 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 EL12 MKL registered?

EL12 MKL is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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