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VK62 XBE

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XBE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,837 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

both headlamps glazed and pattern dim

both rear tyres low outer edges

slight wear in n/s inner rack

Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,338 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,338 miles

Movement in both front strut tops

Fail 24 Jan 2023 91,334 miles

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

Movement in both front strut tops

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,395 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut top mounting

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

Offside Front Upper slight play in strut top bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,747 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 70,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,650 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer wall of tyre has slight damage

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,809 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,575 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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VK62 XBE is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK62 XBE, 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 VK62 XBE registered?

VK62 XBE is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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