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RO12 BXJ

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,680 mi
Last recorded85,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 BXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,680 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

front suspension top mounts worn

Fail 6 Jan 2026 85,680 miles

front suspension top mounts worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,405 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 74,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,748 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 69,748 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 64,977 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 64,975 miles

Brake performance not tested Nearside front tyre damaged/underinflated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,061 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 61,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 9,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,189 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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RO12 BXJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 RO12 BXJ, 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 RO12 BXJ registered?

RO12 BXJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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