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SM12 KYA

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,495 mi
Last recorded50,495 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 KYA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 50,495 miles

Both front top suspension mounts have movement

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 50,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front top suspension mounts have movement

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 33,988 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 33,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 33,507 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 32,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 30,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,564 miles

OSR light unit cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2019 28,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OSR light unit cracked

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,312 miles

nearside rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2016 19,314 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 19,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 13,135 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 13,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 10,046 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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SM12 KYA 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 SM12 KYA, 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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SM12 KYA is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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