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RV61 YBY

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,424 mi
Last recorded43,424 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 YBY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 43,424 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 43,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 43,397 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play park break lever side to side movement (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drop link rubber splitting

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking break low

Offside Front drop ling rubber splitting

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 42,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,876 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 36,876 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 26,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 23,576 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fluff

nearside front tyre worn 3mm on outside

Pass 28 Dec 2019 21,465 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 19,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 16,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 20,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 16,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 15,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

small split in frnt tyres

wet conditions

Pass 26 Jan 2015 1,303 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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RV61 YBY 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 75%.

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 RV61 YBY, 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 RV61 YBY registered?

RV61 YBY is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is RV61 YBY safe to buy?

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