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BG17 VKZ

2017 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Twingo22,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VKZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2026 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 95,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,909 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

testable items covered by under trays

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear Tyre worn on inside Tyre on 2mm // advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear Tyre on 2mm in places - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,394 miles

Front Both o/s and n/s shock absorber gators torn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,646 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 34,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BG17 VKZ is a 2017 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 22,574 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 BG17 VKZ, 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 9 years old, this Renault Twingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG17 VKZ is a 2017 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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