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MK12 UPB

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,065 mi
Last recorded16,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 16,065 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 16,063 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 14,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 13,039 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 13,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 11,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 10,035 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 7,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 5,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 5,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 4,970 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 3,832 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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MK12 UPB is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red 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 MK12 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK12 UPB registered?

MK12 UPB is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is MK12 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 UPB 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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