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SW61 GDJ

2012 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,008 mi
Last recorded111,008 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 GDJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,008 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 111,005 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,761 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 92,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam rear cover missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm [175/65/14] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside lens

Fail 3 Feb 2021 79,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm [175/65/14] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside lens

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,527 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,156 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside front headlight unit has condensation not affecting beam image

Fail 26 Jan 2019 60,156 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

offside front headlight unit has condensation not affecting beam image

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,283 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 47,283 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

front discs worn and corroded slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2016 23,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn and corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,075 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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SW61 GDJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,044 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 SW61 GDJ, 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 14 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW61 GDJ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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