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SP56 APZ

2007 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

204,014 mi
Last recorded204,014 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 APZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 204,014 miles

both inner track control ends slight pla

Fail 10 Mar 2026 203,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both inner track control ends slight pla

Pass 28 Feb 2025 202,297 miles

Both inner tie rods have slight play.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 200,176 miles

Headlight Beam Deflectors Fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2024 200,171 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 197,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 pipe across front crossmember slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main cross bar (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 197,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 pipe across front crossmember slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively main cross bar (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 195,179 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 195,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 187,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in Nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 187,571 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall badly split ( 155/65 R14 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Appears to be slight wear in rack at Nearside and also Nearside steering rod knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in Nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 180,895 miles

7 pin socket damaged

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casings showing corrosion

reverse light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2020 180,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

7 pin socket damaged

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casings showing corrosion

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2019 167,004 miles

7 pin trailer socket damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

reverse light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2019 167,000 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

7 pin trailer socket damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2018 156,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 156,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 142,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit several small cuts/splits noted on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat tilt not working

Fail 25 Jan 2017 142,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit several small cuts/splits noted on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat tilt not working

wiper motor loose

Pass 18 Feb 2016 127,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat tilt not working

high level stop light not working

wiper linkage slight wear

Fail 12 Feb 2016 127,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat tilt not working

high level stop light not working

wiper linkage slight wear

Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,055 miles

exhaust showing some corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2015 115,055 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust showing some corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,311 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,415 miles

Judder noted at front brakes

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s /r tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit in places

wiper blade worn

Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,415 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Judder noted at front brakes

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s /r tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit in places

wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,883 miles

fuel filler cap cover missing

hi level stop lamp inop

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filler cap cover missing

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,161 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 39,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SP56 APZ is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

Across all 2007 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,745 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 SP56 APZ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP56 APZ is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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