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AO61 RTU

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,766 mi
Last recorded82,766 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 RTU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,766 miles

Front Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,047 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s bush/bearing worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 75,046 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s bush/bearing worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror re-positioned ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly grabbing

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened attachment very corroded, also bushes worn split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured attachment broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror re-positioned ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly grabbing

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 61,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 59,067 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 36,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 31,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,981 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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AO61 RTU is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO61 RTU, 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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AO61 RTU is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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