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WR62 NKC

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 NKC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 96,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 96,408 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,101 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 95,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance o/s slow increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc uneven wear on inside (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,613 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 93,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 92,327 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME PIPES CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Front FRONT TYRES 3MM

REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING IN TREAD GROOVES ,SUGGEST REPLACED .

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 89,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,123 miles

Lens missing on rear number plate light

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,323 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,190 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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WR62 NKC is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR62 NKC, 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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WR62 NKC is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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