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SB61 KXE

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,116 mi
Last recorded35,116 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 KXE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 35,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushings cracking and perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 35,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushings cracking and perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 32,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nearside and offside both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 29,078 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nearside and offside both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 26,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 23,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive cv gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 21,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 20,353 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,968 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 17,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 13,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 11,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 9,156 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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SB61 KXE is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB61 KXE, 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 SB61 KXE registered?

SB61 KXE is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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