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SJ12 XML

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XML
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 111,042 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 111,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front cross member corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 106,080 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 106,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,667 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 97,667 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,780 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 92,780 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,713 miles

slight movement handbrake lever side to side movement

Pass 7 Nov 2020 85,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 75,812 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured o/s/f drop links (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & child seat is not secured ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 47,364 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & child seat is not secured ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XML 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 61.1%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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