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Renault Twingo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,149 cc

V71 ESRMOT history

V71 ESR is a black petrol Renault Twingo first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 106,984 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,984 km
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
531 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 ESR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Twingo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 ESR was last recorded at 106,984 km on 15 Oct 2026, 342 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2012: 84,540 km, lower than 121,922 km on 13 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,642 km · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
342 km
Average per year
531 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,984 km
  • 2025 – 106,642 km
  • 2024 – 106,571 km
  • 2023 – 106,482 km
  • 2022 – 106,153 km
  • 2021 – 105,764 km
  • 2020 – 105,013 km
  • 2019 – 103,444 km
  • 2018 – 101,733 km
  • 2017 – 101,259 km
  • 2016 – 100,289 km
  • 2015 – 98,339 km
  • 2014 – 96,712 km
  • 2013 – 90,468 km
  • 2012 – 84,541 km
  • 2011 – 121,922 km
  • 2008 – 114,693 km
  • 2006 – 96,003 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,984 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Wheel alignment needs checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,984 km (+342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,984 km
    Test number
    849049413190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,642 km (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,642 km
    Test number
    438757414775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass106,571 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,571 km
    Test number
    499524668140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail106,571 km (+89)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,571 km
    Test number
    838631232729
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,482 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,482 km
    Test number
    396198105646
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment needs checked
    • AdvisoryWishbone bolts excessive length

  6. Fail106,482 km (+3)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,482 km
    Test number
    786358975022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment needs checked
    • AdvisoryWishbone bolts excessive length

  7. Fail106,479 km (+326)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,479 km
    Test number
    797723029013
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass106,153 km (+389)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,153 km
    Test number
    179677518557
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass105,764 km (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,764 km
    Test number
    389139006698
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail105,755 km (+742)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,755 km
    Test number
    555047643238
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass105,013 km (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,013 km
    Test number
    216512058246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,995 km (+1,551)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,995 km
    Test number
    403392828526
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass103,444 km (+1,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,444 km
    Test number
    890249328243
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass101,733 km (+474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,733 km
    Test number
    415490841046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass101,259 km (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,259 km
    Test number
    507428744540
    • AdvisoryService brake effort could be better

  16. Fail101,252 km (+963)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,252 km
    Test number
    751085969778
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake effort could be better

  17. Pass100,289 km (+1,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,289 km
    Test number
    490250048817
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished

  18. Pass98,339 km (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,339 km
    Test number
    625437073539
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  19. Fail98,338 km (+1,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,338 km
    Test number
    598923419129
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass96,712 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,712 km
    Test number
    187992054274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,712 km (+6,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,712 km
    Test number
    256112154236
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass90,468 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,468 km
    Test number
    435954983172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,468 km (+5,927)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,468 km
    Test number
    329954383158
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass84,541 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,541 km
    Test number
    255261392450
    • NoteBattery insecure

  25. Fail84,540 km (-37,382)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,540 km
    Test number
    438391592192
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  26. Pass121,922 km (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,922 km
    Test number
    297814291139
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

  27. Fail121,921 km5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,921 km
    Test number
    326113691158
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

  28. Pass8,412 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    8,412 miles
    Test number
    373918450044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass4,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    4,932 miles
    Test number
    494999059099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass114,693 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    114,693 km
    Test number
    231321658036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail114,693 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    451211058076
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass96,003 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    96,003 km
    Test number
    131487646459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail96,002 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,002 km
    Test number
    161894446410
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about V71 ESR

Does V71 ESR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 ESR is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 ESR?
The MOT on V71 ESR is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 ESR done?
V71 ESR was recorded at 106,984 km at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 531 km a year.
Has V71 ESR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 ESR has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V71 ESR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 ESR find?
V71 ESR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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