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HN12 KZW

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 KZW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 88,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,121 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 88,100 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 84,119 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 84,065 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper play in strut mounts n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread , flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 79,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.98mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper play in strut mounts n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread , flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 76,030 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,484 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 195/45/17 edges gone (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 55,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 195/45/17 edges gone (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,829 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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HN12 KZW is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN12 KZW, 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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HN12 KZW is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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