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J4 EDX

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,803 mi
Last recorded100,803 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 EDX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator operated (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,338 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from N/S/F & O/S/F drive shaft seal's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 93,334 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from N/S/F & O/S/F drive shaft seal's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,643 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,868 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 52,868 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 43,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 31,434 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,071 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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J4 EDX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J4 EDX, 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 J4 EDX registered?

J4 EDX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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