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MK12 UPV

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 UPV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance;20/cent. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 78,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance;20/cent. (1.2.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,056 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 73,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 45,889 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs attention, possible mounting insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 30,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 14,218 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 6,067 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 6,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 3,329 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 UPV is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK12 UPV, 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 MK12 UPV registered?

MK12 UPV is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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