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GL12 WXT

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,445 mi
Last recorded70,445 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 WXT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,445 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,579 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 64,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 61,644 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n\s o\s top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tyre ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s o\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s o\s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2023 61,644 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n\s o\s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n\s o\s top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tyre ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s o\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s o\s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2023 57,388 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle is corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,720 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and ns top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 51,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and ns top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 39,262 miles

Front Upper n/s and o/s top mounts slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,169 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,333 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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GL12 WXT is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL12 WXT, 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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GL12 WXT is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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