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LF12 DGX

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 DGX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 69,226 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses over rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 69,223 miles

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses over rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,967 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,365 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has movement

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has movement

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 64,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has movement

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has movement

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,204 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Offside Front top suspension mount has play

Fail 30 Jan 2023 59,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has play

Offside Front top suspension mount has play

Pass 5 Feb 2022 55,713 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axel has some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,691 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 50,691 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,996 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 47,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,170 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight movement

Fail 6 Feb 2019 44,170 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight movement

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,402 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 40,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,975 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 16,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LF12 DGX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF12 DGX, 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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LF12 DGX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 August 2012.

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