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RJ12 OEB

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 OEB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative operating with brake lights and not displaying flash or light (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operating with hazord lights (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operating with hazord lights (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working when pressing brake showing hazord lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch pedal wearing smooth

Pass 19 May 2025 99,648 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 99,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2024 95,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2023 85,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,114 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,626 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 73,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 67,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,511 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,697 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,995 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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RJ12 OEB 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 RJ12 OEB, 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 RJ12 OEB registered?

RJ12 OEB is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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