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AU09 URD

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 URD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf and nsr brake pipes corroded

nsf inner driveshaft gaitor leaking gearbox oil

nsf tyre perished

osf shock absorber and spring corroded

osf tyre worn on edge

play in both front top suspension leg mountings

water in osf headlamp

Fail 15 Sep 2025 82,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf and nsr brake pipes corroded

nsf inner driveshaft gaitor leaking gearbox oil

nsf tyre perished

osf shock absorber and spring corroded

osf tyre worn on edge

play in both front top suspension leg mountings

water in osf headlamp

Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in osf headlamp

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf spring seat corroded on suspension leg

Fail 9 Sep 2024 77,112 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in osf headlamp

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf spring seat corroded on suspension leg

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 67,471 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in osf headlamp affecting beam pattern

nsf inner brake disc corroded

nsf inner drive shaft gaitor leaking oil

nsr tyre slightly distorted

reverse lamp not working

Fail 31 Aug 2021 61,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in osf headlamp affecting beam pattern

nsf inner brake disc corroded

nsf inner drive shaft gaitor leaking oil

nsr tyre slightly distorted

reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,564 miles

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

osf brake binding

osr brake pipe corroded

play in both front top suspension leg mountings

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,780 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

nsf brake disc corroded inner face

nsf tyre bald on edges

os track rod end has slight play

osf tyre low on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,577 miles

nsf brake disc has slight corrosion inner face

os inner rack end has slight play

osr brake pipe across sub frame has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

nsf brake disc has slight corrosion inner face

os inner rack end has slight play

osr brake pipe across sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,527 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,527 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front in ner cv boot has slight leak of oil

small chip in nearside head lamp

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,582 miles

advised nsf cv boot weaping oil

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,032 miles

advised nsf d/shaft inner gaitor weaping oil

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,357 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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AU09 URD is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU09 URD, 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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AU09 URD is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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