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VU12 JRX

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,231 mi
Last recorded48,231 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 JRX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 48,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 42,613 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 39,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,755 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 30,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 30,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advice replace tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advice replace tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 22,191 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 19,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 15,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,251 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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VU12 JRX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU12 JRX, 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 VU12 JRX registered?

VU12 JRX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is VU12 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 JRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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