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RS51 LVS

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 LVS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,818 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2025 93,808 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 89,739 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,089 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 85,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,402 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 79,402 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,000 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 63,682 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 41,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,441 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 29,266 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 20,954 miles

Corrosion on Nsr brake disc

front tyres 2mm on stepped edges

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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RS51 LVS is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RS51 LVS, 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 RS51 LVS registered?

RS51 LVS is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RS51 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS51 LVS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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