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MF12 GSY

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,109 mi
Last recorded96,109 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 GSY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,109 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 96,109 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 90,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,447 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 Aug 2024 83,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,486 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 82,486 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,660 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 74,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,292 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,454 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,526 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 15,160 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 8,668 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 16,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MF12 GSY is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF12 GSY, 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 MF12 GSY registered?

MF12 GSY is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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