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KU12 VAF

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,478 mi
Last recorded72,478 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VAF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 72,478 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 67,025 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,333 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,924 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 46,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,174 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

none obligatory mirror missing

Fail 31 Jan 2020 36,999 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

none obligatory mirror missing

Pass 10 Dec 2018 27,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,044 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 18,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/40r17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,405 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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KU12 VAF is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KU12 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

KU12 VAF is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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