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YR12 YMZ

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,337 mi
Last recorded77,337 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YMZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 77,337 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 77,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,398 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 74,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 63,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 58,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 58,255 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both x 2 drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 54,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,301 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounts worn in the hanging position (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 50,301 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mounts worn in the hanging position (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,502 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 40,299 miles

front pads low and discs scored

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,606 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 YMZ 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 61.1%.

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 YR12 YMZ, 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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YR12 YMZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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