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MF12 JXN

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,316 mi
Last recorded86,316 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 JXN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 86,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,037 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (BOTH SIDES ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ROUTED OVER REAR BEAM AXLE AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 66,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,432 miles

front brake pads low

nsr tyre side walls cracking

x2 front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,885 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 50,442 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,180 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 33,178 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 32,963 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 21,773 miles

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,677 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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MF12 JXN is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

MF12 JXN is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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