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AF59 VAE

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,755 mi
Last recorded58,755 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 58,755 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 58,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 57,555 miles

steering slight pull to one side

Fail 30 Nov 2024 57,555 miles

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

steering slight pull to one side

Pass 2 Dec 2023 56,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 53,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 53,282 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 51,934 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 51,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,870 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wipers catching

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,587 miles

both inner steering arms slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,872 miles

wind screen has a chip zone b

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,119 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,053 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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AF59 VAE is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF59 VAE, 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

How do I check the history of AF59 VAE?

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What year was AF59 VAE registered?

AF59 VAE is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is AF59 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 VAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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