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WJ62 DZM

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,006 mi
Last recorded78,006 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DZM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,430 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,403 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,386 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 75,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel buckled

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,340 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 70,754 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear buckle inside

Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 38,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,995 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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WJ62 DZM 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 WJ62 DZM, 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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WJ62 DZM is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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