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GJ12 VKB

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 VKB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

offside front shock absorber leg corroded

slight wear in nearside front strut top mount

Fail 17 Aug 2023 87,352 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front shock absorber leg corroded

slight wear in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn both edges just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear wheel inner rim slight damage

offside and nearside top suspension mounts slight wear

Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing both edges just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside and nearside top suspension mounts slight freeplay

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,358 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

nearside front wheel inner rim has slight damage

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 20 Aug 2020 15,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

nearside front wheel inner rim has slight damage

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 4 May 2019 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

auxilary belt worn

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts slight freeplay

Fail 4 May 2019 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

auxilary belt worn

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts slight freeplay

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,331 miles

OSF foglight glass broken but no sharp edges are apparant

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GJ12 VKB is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ12 VKB, 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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GJ12 VKB is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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