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ST61 HWE

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,533 mi
Last recorded50,533 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 HWE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,533 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 50,533 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,843 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,233 miles

both front strut bearings slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,164 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 46,164 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,254 miles

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

slight play in st rack

Fail 20 Aug 2019 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in st rack

Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,489 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 43,489 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,878 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Advise both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,849 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 36,434 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 23,055 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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ST61 HWE 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 ST61 HWE, 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 ST61 HWE registered?

ST61 HWE is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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