2011 Renault Twingo 1.1L Petrol · ST11 ADU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the most recent MOT on 14 March 2026 recording a pass at 96 668 miles with only a minor advisory on the front brake discs being worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. After a severe failure in August 2023 that included a rough rear wheel bearing, fractured rear coil springs and a major exhaust leak, the car returned to clean passes in 2024 and 2025. The 2025 test introduced fresh corrosion on the front coil springs and slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint, indicating that the condition has stabilised rather than deteriorated. Overall the maintenance trend shows improvement from the 2023 crisis to a stable baseline of minor advisories. Mileage accumulation has been roughly typical for a 15‑year‑old car, averaging about 6 445 miles per year across the 96 668 miles recorded. The interval between the 2024 and 2025 MOTs covered only 2 047 miles in roughly twelve months, and the gap from 2025 to the current March 2026 test is just four months, highlighting a recent slowdown in usage. Earlier periods show more regular annual mileage (e.g., 6 500 miles between 2017 and 2018), suggesting the car has been stored or lightly used in the last few years, which can affect wear patterns on components that see limited duty. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for scoring, the front coil springs for corrosion, and the offside front suspension arm ball joint for any play. The exhaust should be checked for leaks, and the brake pipes—particularly the nearside front and both rear pipes—examined for corrosion and grease contamination. The rear wheel bearing must be tested for roughness, and the rear coil springs inspected for fracture. Structural items such as the front sub‑frame, sump pan and radiator should be examined for rust, as repeated corrosion entries appear throughout the history. Tyre condition remains a concern; earlier failures noted rear tyre tread below 1.6 mm, front tyre cuts reaching the ply and a rear tyre lump. Verify all four tyres for adequate tread depth and structural damage. Finally, confirm that the emissions system is intact and that there are no active leaks from the radiator or cooling system, given the past major exhaust and emissions failures. These on‑site checks will confirm whether the improvements reflected in the MOT record are present in the vehicle’s actual mechanical state.