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YR12 SBX

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 106,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,266 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,589 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 68,003 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 68,003 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements + rear, spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn at edge, advise tracking after repairs (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 63,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM TREAD DEPTH PLUS WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 55,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 34,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,552 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,129 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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YR12 SBX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White 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 YR12 SBX, 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 YR12 SBX registered?

YR12 SBX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 SBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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