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SJ11 YCS

2011 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 YCS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,452 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 89,199 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 89,176 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 88,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 88,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 87,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 79,540 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 79,540 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,955 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 70,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,484 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,959 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,065 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,463 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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SJ11 YCS 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 68.4%.

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 SJ11 YCS, 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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SJ11 YCS is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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