2010 Renault Twingo 1.1L Petrol · SM10 WLA

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend that suggests a recent decline in oversight following a period of clean records. While the most recent MOT test in May 2023 at 101,904 miles was a pass, it followed an immediate failure just 14 miles prior. This failure revealed critical defects including severely deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers and a worn nearside shock top mount. Given that it is now June 2026, the vehicle has gone over three years without a valid MOT, rendering its current roadworthiness status unverified and potentially hazardous. The mileage pattern is highly inconsistent. The car covered approximately 101,904 miles over 16 years, averaging a modest 6,369 miles per year. However, there is a massive six-year gap between the August 2017 test at 44,367 miles and the May 2023 test at 101,890 miles. During this interval, the vehicle covered over 57,000 miles, which equates to nearly 9,500 miles per year. This sudden spike in usage likely explains the transition from a defect-free history to the mechanical failures seen in 2023. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The previous failure highlighted significant play in the shock top mount and perished rubber boots on the anti-roll bars, which indicate that components reached the end of their service life without preventative replacement. The 2023 failure also flagged rear tyres worn below the legal 1.0mm limit, suggesting a previous disregard for basic consumable maintenance. Because the vehicle has sat or operated without a test for three years, a check for structural corrosion on the chassis and brake caliper seizing is essential to ensure the mechanical integrity remains sound.