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WJ62 BTX

2012 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,360 mi
Last recorded99,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 BTX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 99,360 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components have light corrosion/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top mount/bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top mount/bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components have light corrosion/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,710 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front strut spring cups slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front strut top bush/mounts worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 93,495 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 93,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,133 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats full, restricting inspection of seats and belts

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,225 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,592 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 39,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WJ62 BTX is a 2012 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WJ62 BTX, 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 WJ62 BTX registered?

WJ62 BTX is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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