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KY12 LNJ

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,097 mi
Last recorded69,097 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 LNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,097 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 62,034 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 55,344 miles

Advise not to drive as wrong front brake discs have been fitted

first 3 clicks of handbrake movement not operating handbrake. advise to strip rear brakes and check handbrake components.

Fail 18 Dec 2023 55,344 miles

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

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

first 3 clicks of handbrake movement not operating handbrake. advise to strip rear brakes and check handbrake components.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,943 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 49,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 43,449 miles

Coil spring corroded both - front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,119 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 36,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 29,203 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 29,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,690 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 26,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,515 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 23,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in handbrake lever side to side movement

Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,575 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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KY12 LNJ 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 KY12 LNJ, 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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KY12 LNJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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