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SD12 HYL

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,973 mi
Last recorded102,973 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 HYL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,973 miles

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

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 102,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at downpipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 88,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,954 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 74,953 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,950 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 68,949 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 67,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 56,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,107 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,480 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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SD12 HYL is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black 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 SD12 HYL, 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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SD12 HYL is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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