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EA61 HCG

2011 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,382 mi
Last recorded131,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,382 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside headlamp contains moisture

Pass 17 Jun 2023 123,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 123,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 112,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,548 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Driver`s Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,361 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With Rear Fog Light. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Driver`s Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY IN THE UPPER MOUNTIN (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 98,631 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY IN THE UPPER MOUNTIN (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 4MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 83,608 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure wheel arch insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 1.9MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 4MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,514 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,666 miles

chid seats fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,960 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 33,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EA61 HCG is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA61 HCG, 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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EA61 HCG is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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