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AU12 XBF

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XBF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 40,461 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 40,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,510 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 37,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 31,647 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 28,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,814 miles

front tyres slightly worn/wearing edges of tread

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,583 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 May 2018 22,310 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 20,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 15,957 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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AU12 XBF 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 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 AU12 XBF, 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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AU12 XBF is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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