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AV57 DFE

2007 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,268 mi
Last recorded118,268 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 DFE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Both Sides Rear Brake Flexi Hoses too Wheel Cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Centre Exhaust Clamp Loose

Nearside Front Foglight Not Working (Pre 1st March 2018)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Sides Front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 118,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Both Sides Rear Brake Flexi Hoses too Wheel Cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Centre Exhaust Clamp Loose

Nearside Front Foglight Not Working (Pre 1st March 2018)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Sides Front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,894 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,821 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe Surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,038 miles

Front sub frame has signs of surface corrosion.

steering wheel has some signs of wear.

Fail 14 Nov 2020 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires a headlamp beam kick opposite to the uk (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high would not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front hand brake lever rough when operated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front sub frame has signs of surface corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

steering wheel has some signs of wear.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,427 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Oct 2018 55,302 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire over rear box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,587 miles

Offside Front headlight slightly damp on inside beam pattern not affected

Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,587 miles

Offside Front headlight slightly damp on inside beam pattern not affected

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,310 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,310 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 24,616 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,198 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 18,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,591 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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AV57 DFE is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 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 AV57 DFE, 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 19 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV57 DFE is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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