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S21 RGS

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 RGS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 135,076 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 135,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 121,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 112,049 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 107,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 102,624 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 102,624 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,980 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 92,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,138 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 84,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,755 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 77,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,863 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,162 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,380 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s front seat belt retracting slow

sticker in zone b of screen 30mm in swept area

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front seat belt slow returning

Fail 26 Jun 2015 27,916 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front seat belt slow returning

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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S21 RGS 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 60%.

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 S21 RGS, 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 S21 RGS registered?

S21 RGS is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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