2010 Renault Twingo 1.1L Petrol · MT59 HDG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring mechanical defects and deferred repairs. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 49,367 miles, it had failed just two days prior due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp. The persistent presence of a non-excessive oil leak and offside front service brake binding across the last three tests indicates that while these issues are identified, they have not been proactively rectified by the previous owner. At 16 years old, this 2010 Tingoo shows exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. This low usage pattern often leads to degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear. Between May 2023 and July 2024, the car covered only 2,240 miles, yet the 2024 failure highlighted multiple tyres for perishing and cracking, with some reaching an age of 14 years. This disparity confirms that the tyres are failing due to age and dry rot rather than tread depth. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system, as the record consistently flags corrosion on both the front-to-rear brake pipes and the offside rear axle pipe. The tester specifically noted these pipes were covered in grease in 2024, which is often an attempt to hide structural surface corrosion. The recurring oil leak requires a physical inspection to ensure it is not a weeping seal that could lead to catastrophic failure. Furthermore, the SRS warning lamp from the 2025 failure must be verified as cleared, as this indicates a fault in the airbag deployment system.