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BG12 HGY

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,699 mi
Last recorded41,699 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HGY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 41,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 36,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 32,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 29,446 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 26,031 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 26,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 22,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light cuts/damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 19,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 16,978 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 16,978 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 14,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,055 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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BG12 HGY is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red 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 BG12 HGY, 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 BG12 HGY registered?

BG12 HGY is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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