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SP62 TMO

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 TMO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 118,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 118,972 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,744 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,021 miles

Both sides front tyres worn inner

Both sides rear brake disc back plates missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight trans oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Lamp damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2021 84,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lamp damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,191 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 67,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,654 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,103 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 51,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 39,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SP62 TMO is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP62 TMO, 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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SP62 TMO is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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