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KB05 GAL

2011 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 GAL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 89,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,298 miles

steel brake pipes corroding in clips along rear axle

Fail 30 Jan 2023 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes corroding in clips along rear axle

Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,853 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 39,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 39,766 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 25,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 17,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 8,771 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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KB05 GAL is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KB05 GAL, 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 KB05 GAL registered?

KB05 GAL is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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