2015 Renault Twingo 1.0L Petrol · ML15 TWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 88,067 miles passed, the tester identified slight free play in the steering rack. This represents a progression from the issues noted in October 2024, where both the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and anti-roll bar linkage were flagged for slight play. The shift from minor linkage components to the steering rack suggests that front-end components are reaching their operational limit. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. However, there is a significant spike in usage recorded between October 2022 (26,837 miles) and October 2023 (52,805 miles), where the car covered over 25,000 miles in a single year. This period of high use correlates with the major failure in late 2023, where the vehicle failed on multiple fronts including brake pads, tyres, and emissions-related sensors. Since that failure, the mileage has increased by another 35,000 miles over the next two years, placing consistent stress on the drivetrain and suspension. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the front steering and suspension geometry. The recurring reports of play in ball joints and the steering rack indicate that the steering assembly may require imminent attention to prevent further handling degradation. The 2023 failure on thin brake pads and heavily worn tyres suggests a history of neglecting basic consumable items until they reached critical failure points. The buyer should verify that the engine management system and the tyre pressure monitoring system, which were both inoperative in 2023, are now functioning correctly and have not been merely cleared without repair.