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BN57 SXX

2007 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,342 mi
Last recorded122,342 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 SXX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 122,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 120,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Has also been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Washer bottle insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Has also been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Washer bottle insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Has also been welded/repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded at rear flexi hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2023 113,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes partially split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Has also been welded/repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded at rear flexi hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,863 miles

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

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated, both sides partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded and greased at flexi pipe joints (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer bottle insecurely mounted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 110,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated, both sides partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded and greased at flexi pipe joints (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer bottle insecurely mounted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,386 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 97,386 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,682 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,682 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of the front to rear brakepipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,096 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 68,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,914 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,219 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,514 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 44,514 miles

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

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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BN57 SXX is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN57 SXX, 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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BN57 SXX is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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