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DN17 ZPU

2017 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,209 mi
Last recorded42,209 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Twingo22,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN17 ZPU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 42,209 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 42,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 39,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light is on

Fail 3 Apr 2024 35,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light is on

tpms lamp on indicating low pressure

Pass 22 Mar 2023 30,616 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 30,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust system condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 25,630 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear dog blanket to check seat belts also used mask from gear lever

under trays fitted obscuring condition of brake pipes and components

Fail 12 Mar 2022 25,630 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear dog blanket to check seat belts also used mask from gear lever

under trays fitted obscuring condition of brake pipes and components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 19,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 15,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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DN17 ZPU is a 2017 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2017 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 22,574 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 DN17 ZPU, 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 9 years old, this Renault Twingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DN17 ZPU is a 2017 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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