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BF57 FBJ

2007 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,687 mi
Last recorded53,687 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,926 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 46,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 46,085 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,131 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 40,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2015 40,036 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all factory covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 36,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,745 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 26,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

o/s/r tyre close to tread wear indicators

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,027 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,114 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

o/s/f tyre close to tread wear indicators

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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BF57 FBJ is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF57 FBJ, 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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BF57 FBJ is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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