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WU12 ZGK

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,480 mi
Last recorded97,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ZGK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,480 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 92,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,571 miles

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

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 75,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,699 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 65,699 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,195 miles

Damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,357 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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WU12 ZGK is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU12 ZGK, 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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WU12 ZGK is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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