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R666 DWC

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,197 mi
Last recorded69,197 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 DWC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,197 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 60,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 60,846 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 51,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 40,687 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 31,660 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 31,659 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,818 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 27,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 27,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,468 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres are wearing on edges

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 12,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres are wearing on edges

rear tyres are starting to crack

small flat spot noted on nsr tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R666 DWC is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R666 DWC, 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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R666 DWC is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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