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RNZ 5272

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,971 mi
Last recorded66,971 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 5272
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 66,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 62,277 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 62,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,634 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,152 miles

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

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

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

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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RNZ 5272 is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNZ 5272, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNZ 5272 registered?

RNZ 5272 is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is RNZ 5272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 5272 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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