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WU57 WFW

2007 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,657 mi
Last recorded132,657 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Twingo55,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 WFW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 132,657 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer rusted / blowing on seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 132,657 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer rusted / blowing on seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner / outer sidewalls have run flat damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 127,723 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,304 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 123,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,207 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 121,205 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 113,369 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ABS wiring (4.1.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,863 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 17,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,874 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,095 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 36,092 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,686 miles

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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WU57 WFW is a 2007 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU57 WFW, 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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WU57 WFW is a 2007 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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