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MF57 DLU

2007 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,885 mi
Last recorded141,885 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 DLU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,885 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 141,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 134,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 134,372 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,804 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,640 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,718 miles

advise n/s/f shock slight weep at service limit

Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,717 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s/f shock slight weep at service limit

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,115 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,868 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,368 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,893 miles

kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 72,872 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,985 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,977 miles

large cut to OSF outer tyre wall (no exposed cords)

play in handbrake lever

Fail 31 Mar 2012 56,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

large cut to OSF outer tyre wall (no exposed cords)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,288 miles

advise n/s/r tyre 2x nails

advise o/s//f tyre has cut on side wall

Fail 31 Mar 2011 51,250 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front discs very worn

advise n/s/r tyre 2x nails

advise o/s//f tyre has cut on side wall

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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MF57 DLU is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MF57 DLU, 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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MF57 DLU is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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