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BG11 YZJ

2011 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 82,180 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ubcc

Fail 16 May 2026 82,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ubcc

Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,545 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 81,543 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits missfiring (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,055 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,568 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 68,327 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,631 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,952 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,952 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,704 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,388 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,880 miles

n/s number plate light lens missing

Fail 16 Apr 2014 31,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s number plate light lens missing

n/s/f tyre bold on both edges

o/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

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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BG11 YZJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 BG11 YZJ, 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 15 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG11 YZJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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