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SY61 UEA

2011 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,716 mi
Last recorded78,716 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 UEA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 78,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 62,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front strut top mounts with lift

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

Offside outer fuel cap flap cover missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi pipes to wheels in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 62,709 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front links perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front strut top mounts with lift

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside outer fuel cap flap cover missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear from flexi pipes to wheels in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front head light ingress of water/dampness

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexi pipes to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside fuel cap outer cover missing

Fail 10 Feb 2022 47,336 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front arm lower balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside fuel cap outer cover missing

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5-3mm and wearing bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LINKS N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 40,057 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LINKS N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,586 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 27,586 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,104 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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SY61 UEA is a 2011 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY61 UEA, 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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SY61 UEA is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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