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LS12 KZD

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,941 mi
Last recorded77,941 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 KZD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 77,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 72,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 67,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Both 10mm securing nuts retightened correctly. (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively New wipers fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 52,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,933 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 49,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,041 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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LS12 KZD is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS12 KZD, 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 LS12 KZD registered?

LS12 KZD is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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