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GU12 HVC

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,837 mi
Last recorded19,837 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HVC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 19,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 19,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 18,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 18,161 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 17,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 14,998 miles

Nearside Front slight play to top mount

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play to top mount

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 16,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,624 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 10,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,159 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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GU12 HVC 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 GU12 HVC, 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 GU12 HVC registered?

GU12 HVC is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 HVC 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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