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HW12 HHR

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,297 mi
Last recorded59,297 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 HHR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake lagging in operation slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 57,986 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 57,985 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,524 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both sides when suspended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2023 53,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both sides when suspended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,623 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 47,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt not bolted in (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2021 45,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,878 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 38,843 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished all around outer sidewall [punctured not repairable] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON BULB FADED (4.4.3 (a))

both front strut top mounts slightly worn /slight play

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Jul 2018 33,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON BULB FADED (4.4.3 (a))

both front strut top mounts slightly worn /slight play

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,634 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 27,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .8mm main tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.7mm main tread 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,054 miles

handbrake a bit loose on its fixings

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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HW12 HHR is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HW12 HHR, 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 HW12 HHR registered?

HW12 HHR is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HW12 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 HHR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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