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GL61 FXJ

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,485 mi
Last recorded51,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 51,485 miles

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

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

misfire on engine

Pass 20 Jan 2025 48,036 miles

Slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 13 Jan 2024 44,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 39,280 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,532 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low and perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 20 Jan 2022 34,532 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low and perishing

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 16 Jan 2021 31,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension top mount has a slight play.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 28,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 25,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 23,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 20,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit within 3mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Brakes are squeaking front and rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit within 3mm of tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 18,418 miles

nearside front tyre has nail

Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,043 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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GL61 FXJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GL61 FXJ, 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 GL61 FXJ registered?

GL61 FXJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is GL61 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 FXJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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