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WK62 VXR

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 VXR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 108,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,418 miles

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s headlamp tainted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust pipework rusty

front subframe & components showing corrosion

rear beam axle & components showing corrosion

Fail 29 May 2025 98,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust pipework rusty

front subframe & components showing corrosion

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s headlamp tainted

rear beam axle & components showing corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 91,839 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 91,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 84,309 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,549 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,400 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

chip to windscreen - zone B

Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres wearing low

chip to windscreen - zone B

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,260 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 44,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,222 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,778 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 VXR is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 WK62 VXR, 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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WK62 VXR is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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