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LS61 GAX

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,094 mi
Last recorded55,094 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 GAX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 55,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both @ limit (3.4 (b) (i))

gear selection very stiff

Fail 14 Aug 2025 55,091 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both @ limit (3.4 (b) (i))

gear selection very stiff

Pass 3 Jul 2024 54,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,325 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,534 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 47,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,587 miles

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 45,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,870 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 43,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,733 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 37,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,787 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 32,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 15,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LS61 GAX 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 LS61 GAX, 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 LS61 GAX registered?

LS61 GAX is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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