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VU61 KCJ

2011 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,192 mi
Last recorded74,192 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KCJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has serious water ingress, now affecting beam image.

Transmission/engine oil leak, contaminating rubber components badly.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,475 miles

Nearside Front Position light worked, when struck.

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

Offside Headlamp has serious water ingress, now affecting beam image.

Transmission oil leak, contaminating rubber components.

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,171 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension strut top mount slightly worn.

Offside Headlamp has water ingress, in it, starting to affect beam image.

Transmission oil leak, quite bad, and contaminating suspension/steering rubber components

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,067 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 53,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox, drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,303 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox, drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress into lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,768 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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VU61 KCJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU61 KCJ, 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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What year was VU61 KCJ registered?

VU61 KCJ is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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