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RE12 CGY

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,078 mi
Last recorded42,078 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 CGY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 42,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 42,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 38,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 35,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 32,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 29,115 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 23,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,974 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 20,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,706 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,672 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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RE12 CGY is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 CGY, 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 RE12 CGY registered?

RE12 CGY is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is RE12 CGY safe to buy?

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