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AO61 XHL

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,535 mi
Last recorded39,535 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XHL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 39,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front offside and nearside, movement in upper shock mounts

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 37,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 30,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offfside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 30,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offfside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 29,353 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,128 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 25,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cracking, advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,610 miles

Slight exhaust leak from centre pipe clamp.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,856 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

2. Slight blow on front exhaust joint.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 15,366 miles

1.front tyres wearing low on inside edges 2.slight leak in exuast centre pipe

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 XHL is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AO61 XHL, 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 AO61 XHL registered?

AO61 XHL is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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