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GY61 WPW

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,766 mi
Last recorded81,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 WPW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 81,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft boot to gearbox loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various gearbox bolts missing/loose

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,507 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low lens is insecure will not adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,612 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 74,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,524 miles

Nearside Front top mount has play

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,082 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,456 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,020 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,412 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,292 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 38,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,652 miles

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

near side front tyre cut on side wall

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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GY61 WPW 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 GY61 WPW, 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 GY61 WPW registered?

GY61 WPW is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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