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HJ17 FOU

2017 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,542 mi
Last recorded71,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Twingo22,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 FOU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,542 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 71,542 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,861 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 61,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,572 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 6 Apr 2023 49,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads are metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 38,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,164 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 27,164 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 17,172 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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HJ17 FOU is a 2017 Renault Twingo in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2017 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 22,574 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 HJ17 FOU, 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 9 years old, this Renault Twingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HJ17 FOU is a 2017 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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