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HG12 AXB

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,379 mi
Last recorded56,379 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 AXB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 56,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 51,592 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2025 51,592 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 43,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 27,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 20,223 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 15,869 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2020 12,019 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 11,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 11,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,894 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,826 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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HG12 AXB is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HG12 AXB, 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 HG12 AXB registered?

HG12 AXB is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is HG12 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 AXB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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