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SH61 KOW

2011 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,774 mi
Last recorded59,774 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 59,769 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 59,763 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 57,788 miles

Advise both front tyres outer treads scrubbed

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

Fail 12 May 2025 57,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advise both front tyres outer treads scrubbed

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,796 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 52,787 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 51,349 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 51,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight movement detected in upper mounting assembly

Fail 13 Aug 2019 50,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight movement detected in upper mounting assembly

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,676 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,676 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,815 miles

Nearside front brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,655 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SH61 KOW is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH61 KOW, 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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SH61 KOW is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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