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GU61 XTB

2011 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 XTB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 92,889 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 92,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 83,434 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 68,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 64,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,554 miles

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2019 63,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

HAND BRAKE LEVER LOOSE

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,810 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 55,810 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,385 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,177 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 XTB is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU61 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

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

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