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RK62 UVY

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 UVY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 80,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished but no cords visible at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 80,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished but no cords visible at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 72,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2024 64,905 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 64,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 54,326 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,749 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 53,749 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush 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))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,818 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 47,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,779 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 43,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 30,341 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 30,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RK62 UVY is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK62 UVY, 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 RK62 UVY registered?

RK62 UVY is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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