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LJ57 BYO

2007 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,286 mi
Last recorded37,286 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 BYO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 37,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,543 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 35,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 33,451 miles

Nearside H/LAMP POOR CONDITION

Offside H/LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 29 Aug 2023 33,451 miles

Nearside H/LAMP POOR CONDITION

Offside H/LAMP DAMAGED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 31,873 miles

Offside H/LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 19 Aug 2022 31,873 miles

Offside H/LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 30,245 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 30,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,427 miles

Offside H/LAMP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 27 Aug 2020 28,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside H/LAMP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread URGENT (0.1 (b))

H/LAMPS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Rear TYRES VERY PERISHED

Fail 23 Aug 2019 26,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread URGENT (0.1 (b))

H/LAMPS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Rear TYRES VERY PERISHED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Nearside H/LAMP REQUIRES ATTENTION

Rear TYRES PERISHED

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside H/LAMP FULL OF CONDENSATION

Fail 29 Aug 2017 22,572 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside H/LAMP FULL OF CONDENSATION

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,781 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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LJ57 BYO is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 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 LJ57 BYO, 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 19 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 BYO registered?

LJ57 BYO is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LJ57 BYO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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