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HV12 BZM

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,472 mi
Last recorded34,472 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 BZM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 34,472 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 28 Nov 2024 32,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 31,256 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 23,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,128 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,710 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre tread on 3mm

front brake discs slightly corroded

unable to visually check front brake pads

Fail 25 Feb 2019 21,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread on 3mm

front brake discs slightly corroded

unable to visually check front brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 21,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (8.2.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at up attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment

Offside Front tyre valve slightly cracking at base

Fail 6 Mar 2017 20,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (8.2.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at up attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment

Offside Front tyre valve slightly cracking at base

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175x65x14t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175x65x14t (4.1.E.1)

internal headlamp adjuster adjusted to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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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HV12 BZM is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV12 BZM, 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 HV12 BZM registered?

HV12 BZM is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HV12 BZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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