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AO12 GCY

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,568 mi
Last recorded85,568 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GCY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 85,568 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking gearbox oil. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 78,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking gearbox oil. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,866 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 39,698 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,904 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 33,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,154 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,142 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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AO12 GCY is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 GCY, 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 AO12 GCY registered?

AO12 GCY is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AO12 GCY safe to buy?

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