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Renault Twingo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

X55 KCSMOT history

X55 KCS is a black petrol Renault Twingo first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,300 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Twingo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 KCS was last recorded at 89,300 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,200 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,300 miles
  • 2023 – 68,901 miles
  • 2022 – 65,257 miles
  • 2021 – 61,951 miles
  • 2020 – 61,480 miles
  • 2018 – 57,435 miles
  • 2017 – 37,213 miles
  • 2016 – 26,936 miles
  • 2015 – 26,850 miles
  • 2014 – 22,230 miles
  • 2013 – 16,870 miles
  • 2012 – 8,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,300 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,300 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,300 miles
    Test number
    659829452530
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,200 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    611893204130
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    425752306970
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    135198409512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437531238677
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass68,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    834053332320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,901 miles (+3,644)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    831135113936
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,257 miles (+3,306)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,257 miles
    Test number
    792304167737
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass61,951 miles (+471)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,951 miles
    Test number
    850360384320
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,480 miles (+4,045)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    810318901669
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,435 miles
    Test number
    417094567537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,435 miles (+12,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,435 miles
    Test number
    820906062319
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass44,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    502541237546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,562 miles (+7,349)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    242178343774
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass37,213 miles (+10,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,213 miles
    Test number
    451487866968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides discs slightly worn

  16. Pass26,936 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,936 miles
    Test number
    153115237363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail26,850 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,850 miles
    Test number
    498289665144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/R wheel binding

  18. Pass26,850 miles (+4,620)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,850 miles
    Test number
    529169865184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/R wheel binding

  19. Pass22,230 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    879248344230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f has slight brake bind
    • NoteO/s/r has slight brake bind

  20. Fail22,230 miles (+5,360)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    965348544202
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f has slight brake bind
    • NoteO/s/r has slight brake bind

  21. Pass16,870 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,870 miles
    Test number
    165148743250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes have a slight bind

  22. Fail16,856 miles (+8,527)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,856 miles
    Test number
    327038743225
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear brakes have a slight bind

  23. Pass8,329 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    8,329 miles
    Test number
    268591062210
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition
    • NoteSlight play top of column

  24. Fail8,329 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,329 miles
    Test number
    366061062240
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition
    • NoteSlight play top of column

Questions about X55 KCS

Does X55 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 KCS is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 KCS?
The MOT on X55 KCS is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 KCS done?
X55 KCS was recorded at 89,300 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has X55 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 KCS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X55 KCS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X55 KCS find?
X55 KCS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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