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AJ61 DZX

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DZX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2024 70,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 39,268 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2019 36,841 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2018 33,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,191 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 26,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,682 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 23,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AJ61 DZX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 DZX, 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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AJ61 DZX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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