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SK12 XMV

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,878 mi
Last recorded78,878 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 XMV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 78,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,004 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 78,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,529 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front top mount play

Fail 14 Sep 2023 71,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front top mount play

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,379 miles

Front brake badly worn

Front suspension "D" bushes worn

Offside front shocker corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 56,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 badly worn

Front suspension "D" bushes worn

Offside front shocker corroded

Offside rear tyre cracking around repair

Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,748 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,688 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 42,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,322 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 16,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 16,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SK12 XMV is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver 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 SK12 XMV, 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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SK12 XMV is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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