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SJ12 XHZ

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,395 mi
Last recorded81,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XHZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,395 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2026 81,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 72,568 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,150 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front top mount cups corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Water ingress in headlamp

Fail 25 Mar 2022 62,898 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front top mount cups corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Water ingress in headlamp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 60,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 59,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,075 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 57,032 miles

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

unable to open tailgate

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2015 24,643 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,089 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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SJ12 XHZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SJ12 XHZ, 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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SJ12 XHZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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