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EF61 HXD

2011 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HXD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers slight streaky

Fail 14 Apr 2026 97,313 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,551 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

power steering heavy

Fail 2 Apr 2025 93,551 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly distorted and bulged in numerous places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

power steering heavy

Rear fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,337 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 83,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,489 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 74,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,479 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 68,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 62,548 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk taken out off outside wall not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,346 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 30,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,163 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 19,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 8,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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EF61 HXD is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF61 HXD, 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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EF61 HXD is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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