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RK62 VTW

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,098 mi
Last recorded61,098 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 VTW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 61,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 59,336 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,205 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strongly advise (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 42,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,390 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,390 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 24,759 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 24,759 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 21,044 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 17,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,104 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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RK62 VTW is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White 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 RK62 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

RK62 VTW is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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