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HW12 HJF

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,560 mi
Last recorded33,560 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 HJF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 33,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 32,395 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 28,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 28,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,562 miles

All tyre pressure where very low.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY SIDE WALL DAMAGE/CRACKING. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 24,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 22,839 miles

Front Upper paly in both front top strut mount bearings but not thought to be excessive

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres crqacked on sidewalls (2011 manufacture) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 20,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 18,250 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 18,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,548 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 15,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre sidewall is HEAVILY PERISHED

Nearside Front tyre sidewall HEAVILY PERISHED and has 2 cuts (but not to cord)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,253 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 13,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,980 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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HW12 HJF 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 73.3%.

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 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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

HW12 HJF is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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