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OU62 XVZ

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,472 mi
Last recorded66,472 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 XVZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,472 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Top mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 66,197 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside both low efforts (1.4.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 62,322 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 62,247 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 58,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,321 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 55,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 51,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,569 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to or on limit of 1.5mm - advise change pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,010 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front appear close to limit - uneven pad wear on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 42,989 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake lever insecure - side to side movement (1.1.15 (f))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front appear close to limit - uneven pad wear on front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 36,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 23,490 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 18,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,412 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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OU62 XVZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OU62 XVZ, 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 OU62 XVZ registered?

OU62 XVZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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