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FV11 GHY

2011 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,242 mi
Last recorded91,242 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 GHY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 91,242 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Head light broke Frant Passenger side (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 70,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 70,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 15,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,401 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 59,401 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2019 54,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,541 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside rear lamp unit damaged, light output not affected

Fail 15 Mar 2018 49,541 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside rear lamp unit damaged, light output not affected

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,255 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,975 miles

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

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,910 miles

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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FV11 GHY is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc 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 FV11 GHY, 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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What year was FV11 GHY registered?

FV11 GHY is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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