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CA61 BTU

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 BTU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,747 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cover/back - damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 73,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation, not affecting light source output

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,776 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top strut bush/bearing - play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror back cover damaged

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 69,776 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top strut bush/bearing - play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror back cover damaged

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 63,223 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 63,223 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,181 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 57,181 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,967 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,670 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both struts top mount/bush wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded area loaded - all rear belts not checked ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,653 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 37,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 32,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,035 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 10,024 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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CA61 BTU is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA61 BTU, 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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CA61 BTU is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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