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KU12 VRX

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,592 mi
Last recorded125,592 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 125,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut but not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,183 miles

Front washer jets weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 119,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front washer jets weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 113,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement

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

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 92,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 92,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 82,674 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 70,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 70,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 57,783 miles

both front tyres perished on inner side walls

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2015 45,896 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 VRX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

KU12 VRX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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