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SV12 XGU

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,709 mi
Last recorded71,709 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 XGU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 69,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 65,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 61,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 61,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 58,838 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,527 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,527 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 41,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,749 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Pass 30 May 2015 21,876 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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SV12 XGU is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV12 XGU, 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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What year was SV12 XGU registered?

SV12 XGU is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is SV12 XGU safe to buy?

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