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WG12 XNX

2012 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,717 mi
Last recorded55,717 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XNX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 55,717 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 55,712 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 47,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge not primary tread pattern

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 47,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge not primary tread pattern

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

Pass 16 May 2023 43,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner raised tread section

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2023 43,545 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner raised tread section

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 39,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 23 Jun 2021 35,370 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lens missing

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,755 miles

Nearside number plate light lens missing.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 31,749 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside number plate light lens missing.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,139 miles

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 14,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,826 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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WG12 XNX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG12 XNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG12 XNX registered?

WG12 XNX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is WG12 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 XNX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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