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GU61 SWX

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,651 mi
Last recorded76,651 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 SWX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024
Fail 23 Feb 2024

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,233 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,233 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 67,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,291 miles

Front 1 out of 2 washer jets each side working, 2 out of 4 in total

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag reset was attempted but light came back on, drivers airbag indicated as fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front 1 out of 2 washer jets each side working, 2 out of 4 in total

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,210 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 42,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,681 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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GU61 SWX is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU61 SWX, 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 GU61 SWX registered?

GU61 SWX is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GU61 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 SWX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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