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J3 LKP

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,174 mi
Last recorded35,174 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 LKP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,174 miles

Condensation in headlamp s

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 35,173 miles

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

Condensation in headlamp s

Front subframe heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 33,559 miles

Condensation in front headlamp s

Gearbox end plate corroded leaking

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 33,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Condensation in front headlamp s

Gearbox end plate corroded leaking

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,092 miles

All tyres cracking

Condensation in both headlamp s

Gearbox end plate corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 32,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All tyres cracking

Condensation in both headlamp s

Gearbox end plate corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 30,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,747 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,642 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 25,642 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,070 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 23,070 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,738 miles

Offside Front play in steering arm

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,046 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 10,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,820 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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J3 LKP is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Black 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 J3 LKP, 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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J3 LKP is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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