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KY12 RHA

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,424 mi
Last recorded54,424 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 RHA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 54,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On corner of side wall ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 47,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On corner of side wall ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 42,170 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,040 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 37,040 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,847 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 33,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 32,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 30,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,323 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 28,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre deteriorating (sidewall ) and bald on edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full test of adult seat belt

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Small cut to NSF outer tyre wall cords not exposed

Small cut to NSR tyre cords not exposed

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 11,977 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 RHA is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple 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 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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