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VU61 KKX

2011 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Twingo48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 KKX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 73,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 73,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,097 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 67,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 63,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 62,635 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 62,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 60,191 miles

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

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

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

head lamps - deflectors fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,843 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 55,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,834 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 52,826 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,141 miles

Rear brake discs very worn and corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,460 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 27,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 24,892 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 24,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 KKX is a 2011 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VU61 KKX, 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 KKX registered?

VU61 KKX is a 2011 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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