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HV12 UUW

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,381 mi
Last recorded94,381 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 94,381 miles

Slight surface corrosion under side of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 89,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear 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))

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs, Front Sub frame, Front Suspension arms.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks & Springs, Front sub frame, Front suspension arms.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,184 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of being run flat

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 UUW is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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