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HV12 USW

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,370 mi
Last recorded79,370 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 USW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,370 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 79,370 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned up the blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,318 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 76,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,640 miles

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

play in both front top mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2022 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS POOR CONDITION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS POOR CONDITION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 47,168 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS POOR CONDITION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS POOR CONDITION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,703 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 30,990 miles

both front wipers smeary

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 20,123 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 16,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 13,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 6,758 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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HV12 USW is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USW, 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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HV12 USW is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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