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GU12 YNR

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,020 mi
Last recorded109,020 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YNR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 109,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate both sides. offside is worse. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 109,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both Macpherson strut top bush or bearings worn, not excessively

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses deteriorated both sides, beam patterns just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 98,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both Macpherson strut top bush or bearings worn, not excessively

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses deteriorated both sides, beam patterns just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses deteriorated both sides, beam patterns just visible. offside is worse. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers wiper blade worn, noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop perished and split

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front movement in strut mount

Offside Front movement in strut mount

Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front movement in strut mount

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front movement in strut mount

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,552 miles

Nearside Front movement in strut mount

Fail 26 Nov 2020 69,436 miles

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

Nearside Front movement in strut mount

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,980 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tryes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,553 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,281 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 YNR is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU12 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

GU12 YNR is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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