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AU12 TWG

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TWG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,665 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 89,665 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lense damaged

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,312 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 76,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,130 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 69,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Lever insecure (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,413 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 64,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,201 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 44,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 37,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2015 26,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU12 TWG 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 AU12 TWG, 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 AU12 TWG registered?

AU12 TWG is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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