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KU12 TZL

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,240 mi
Last recorded48,240 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 TZL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 48,240 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in top mounting when jacked

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 41,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,673 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 40,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 32,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 32,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,768 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 26,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 23,654 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 15,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,183 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 12,183 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 10,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,060 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 8,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KU12 TZL is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU12 TZL, 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 KU12 TZL registered?

KU12 TZL is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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