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CV10 DKU

2010 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Twingo49,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 DKU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,843 miles

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

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts due to rear of car full of belongings.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 87,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to belongings cover back seat

Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,053 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 77,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty/non reflective (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken - white light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty/non reflective (0.1 (d))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and 2mm - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and 3mm - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and 2mm - 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,205 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 99,201 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air filter box loose

Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 66,803 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,999 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 63,999 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,687 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 55,751 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 55,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 50,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 47,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,852 miles

Adv front drop link rubbers perished ,no play

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 7 May 2016 40,827 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Adv front drop link rubbers perished ,no play

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 May 2015 33,387 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 33,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 27,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 20,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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CV10 DKU is a 2010 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2010 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 49,033 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 CV10 DKU, 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 16 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV10 DKU is a 2010 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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