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RK61 VZJ

2011 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 119,828 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights, moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 109,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

moisture in headlamps

Fail 31 Jul 2024 109,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

moisture in headlamps

Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,606 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,121 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 66,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected beam image is weak due to condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,204 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,134 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,613 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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RK61 VZJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK61 VZJ, 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 RK61 VZJ registered?

RK61 VZJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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