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VE61 TNJ

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,194 mi
Last recorded50,194 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 TNJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 50,194 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

corrosion to front and rear suspension inc components

Fail 12 Jan 2026 50,194 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

corrosion to front and rear suspension inc components

Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,394 miles

Front corrosion to front suspension inc components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 39,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 31,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 22,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 17,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 13,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,921 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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VE61 TNJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 VE61 TNJ, 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 VE61 TNJ registered?

VE61 TNJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is VE61 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 TNJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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