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SA12 ORT

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,092 mi
Last recorded50,092 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 ORT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 50,092 miles

Radiator mounting cross member corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 50,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Radiator mounting cross member corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,510 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,077 miles

Nearside Front bumper mounting

Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,600 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,372 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 48,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,985 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 47,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,527 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 47,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 45,979 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 45,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,247 miles

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

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

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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SA12 ORT is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA12 ORT, 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 SA12 ORT registered?

SA12 ORT is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is SA12 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 ORT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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