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AE09 LYA

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,869 mi
Last recorded28,869 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,869 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 28,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 26,417 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 26,417 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2019 25,849 miles

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

Offside 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,135 miles

Both rear Tyres and n/s/f tyre perised

Fail 25 Jul 2018 24,135 miles

Both rear Tyres and n/s/f tyre perised

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,066 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,655 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 7,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,830 miles

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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AE09 LYA is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 50,384 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 AE09 LYA, 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 17 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE09 LYA registered?

AE09 LYA is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AE09 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 LYA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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