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KG06 LOU

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 LOU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,683 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 100,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 80,096 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 75,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,420 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 98,419 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,410 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 96,408 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,995 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,498 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure two brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,112 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective Front And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Lower Engine Undertray Nearside Damamged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Heatshield Insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,700 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 54,422 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 20 May 2016 54,360 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,426 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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KG06 LOU is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG06 LOU, 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 KG06 LOU registered?

KG06 LOU is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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