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GJ62 XWM

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,278 mi
Last recorded44,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 XWM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,278 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp slightly damaged upper fixing

Fail 17 Jun 2025 44,278 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp slightly damaged upper fixing

Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 17,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 32,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,779 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,027 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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GJ62 XWM is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ62 XWM, 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 GJ62 XWM registered?

GJ62 XWM is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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