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AY62 XVA

2012 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XVA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 77,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,404 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 63,364 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2022 57,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,565 miles

rear passenger seats have been removed.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 44,565 miles

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

rear passenger seats have been removed.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,506 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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AY62 XVA is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY62 XVA, 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 AY62 XVA registered?

AY62 XVA is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for AY62 XVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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