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SB61 FVZ

2011 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,984 mi
Last recorded79,984 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 FVZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 79,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 74,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

near side front shocker top mounting slight play

off side front headlamp has water mist in lens

Fail 16 Feb 2024 74,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack (3.3 (b) (i))

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

near side front shocker top mounting slight play

off side front headlamp has water mist in lens

Pass 18 Feb 2023 70,651 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water /moisture (4.1.4 (b))

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water mist inside the headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,940 miles

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

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

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Fail 28 Feb 2020 62,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front wipers not tested.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 54,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front wipers not tested.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,875 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,659 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edge.

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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SB61 FVZ is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SB61 FVZ, 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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SB61 FVZ is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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