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PY61 HEJ

2012 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,939 mi
Last recorded41,939 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 HEJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 41,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2026 40,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 40,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 35,845 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 35,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 30,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 26,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting has movement

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting has movement

Fail 13 Feb 2023 26,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mounting has movement

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting has movement

Pass 14 Feb 2022 20,353 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 20,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 13,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slight movement

Pass 8 Jan 2020 10,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 9,184 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Dec 2017 7,849 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 6,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2016 5,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 3,909 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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PY61 HEJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY61 HEJ, 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 PY61 HEJ registered?

PY61 HEJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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