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YF62 XCN

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,531 mi
Last recorded46,531 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 XCN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 46,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 43,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,394 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 40,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 39,572 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 29,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 29,403 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 11,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 9,556 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 9,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 8,598 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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YF62 XCN is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF62 XCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF62 XCN registered?

YF62 XCN is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YF62 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 XCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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