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AJ59 XSB

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,111 mi
Last recorded94,111 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XSB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 94,111 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 May 2025 94,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 May 2024 88,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions lambda limits only just met

Fail 14 May 2024 88,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions lambda limits only just met

Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,235 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 76,235 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,042 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 72,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,952 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,895 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,507 miles

Nearside Rear has flat spots

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,534 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,761 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre low on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,120 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R Tyre has small cuts to cords

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,120 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R Tyre has small cuts to cords

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,324 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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AJ59 XSB is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ59 XSB, 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.

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AJ59 XSB is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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