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NJ11 ZMZ

2011 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 ZMZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 78,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,633 miles

Nearside Front play on wheel

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

unable to check oil level could not remove dipstick

Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

unable to check oil level could not remove dipstick

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,065 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure cover missing allowing water on to fitting (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 58,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever insecure on floor (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,745 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,139 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,736 miles

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

Offside Front shoulders worn on tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2018 39,663 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on shoulders and cut in tread

Offside Front seat back release inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,590 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 33,590 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,859 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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NJ11 ZMZ 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 NJ11 ZMZ, 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 NJ11 ZMZ registered?

NJ11 ZMZ is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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