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AO10 LHC

2010 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,143 mi
Last recorded146,143 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Twingo49,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 LHC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 146,143 miles

Central Rear exhaust has had temporary repair

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front both headlamps slightly condensated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 146,143 miles

Central Rear exhaust has had temporary repair

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front both headlamps slightly condensated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 145,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 141,075 miles

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR LEAK ON EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL LEVEL IS LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS GOT CONDENSATION

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear REAR EXHAUST HEATH SHELD IS LOSE

Pass 28 Oct 2023 130,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 130,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

condensation in the offside headlamp

Fail 25 Oct 2022 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

condensation in the offside headlamp

Pass 30 Oct 2021 110,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

condensation in the offside headlamp

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 85,066 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 74,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus small cuts in tread and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,350 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus small cuts in tread and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven/lumpy

Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,409 miles

165 65 14 79 t

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have dot codes of 2010

end of air filter housing is insecure

osf tyre has wear on the outer edge and is slightly going out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air filter and housing insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass broken

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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AO10 LHC is a 2010 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 49,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO10 LHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO10 LHC is a 2010 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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