2015 Renault Twingo 0.9L Petrol · YC65 MMX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 73,943 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior. The trend shows a worsening state of mechanical neglect, as the car suffered from a major exhaust leak, emission failures, and critical tyre wear issues in the February 2026 test. The transition from a minor exhaust leak in early 2025 to a major failure in early 2026 indicates that the previous owner only addressed faults when strictly necessary to secure an MOT certificate. The car has covered an average of approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with an eleven-year-old city car. There is a significant gap of over 9,000 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 8,300 miles between February 2025 and March 2026. This recent acceleration in mileage over the final year correlates with the appearance of multiple wear-related failures across different systems. The relatively low overall mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy-duty motorway use, but the record indicates that components are being allowed to deteriorate before replacement. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking system. The offside front coil spring was flagged as corroded in March 2026, which is a structural-related component that can lead to sudden failure if not replaced. The front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in the most recent test, suggesting the brakes are either used infrequently or are suffering from surface corrosion. Given the history of major exhaust leaks and lambda sensor failures, the entire exhaust system should be checked for rust to ensure the recent repair was comprehensive and not merely a temporary patch.