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WK62 VXA

2012 Renault Twingo

Brown Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,647 mi
Last recorded44,647 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 VXA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 44,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both headlamps slightly loose

lower radiator support heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 44,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both headlamps slightly loose

lower radiator support heavily corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 40,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + springs etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

lower radiator support/impact bar heavily corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front impact bar corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper carrier/ impact absorber corroded but not within 30cm of load bearing component. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 28,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and binding slightly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper carrier/ impact absorber corroded but not within 30cm of load bearing component. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall perished and damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 23,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall perished and damage (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Nov 2020 18,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2019 15,666 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 13,793 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 10,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 10,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 6,452 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 6,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 3,475 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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WK62 VXA is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Brown with a 1,149cc 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 WK62 VXA, 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 WK62 VXA registered?

WK62 VXA is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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