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LT12 VTE

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,762 mi
Last recorded77,762 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VTE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 74,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 73,462 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,895 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth also splitting on one side (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp loose/damaged but headlamp aim not altered when bonnet shut holding it in place

PAS pump noisy and steering slightly heavier than normal when engine at idle

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,203 miles

Front both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Front both washer jets partially blocked/poor aim

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 60,050 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 50,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,093 miles

inspection warning lamp:ON

Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,164 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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LT12 VTE is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT12 VTE, 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 LT12 VTE registered?

LT12 VTE is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is LT12 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 VTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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