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SB61 XEF

2011 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 XEF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 86,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heavily perished and split (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,561 miles

Offside Front headlamp has water in it

Offside Rear tyre looks like it been run flat

Fail 7 Nov 2024 81,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp has water in it

Offside Rear tyre looks like it been run flat

Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,803 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 77,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,704 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 69,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance of 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan rotten and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 66,179 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 66,173 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 61,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 53,907 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,605 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 32,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 24,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,903 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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SB61 XEF is a 2011 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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