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ST12 VSN

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,297 mi
Last recorded46,297 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VSN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 46,297 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 44,568 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 44,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 42,703 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 42,703 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 40,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 39,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 39,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 37,410 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting

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

Pass 20 May 2020 36,028 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 36,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,130 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 30,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 23,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 15,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 14,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,539 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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ST12 VSN is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST12 VSN, 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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ST12 VSN is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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