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AU59 YMM

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,592 mi
Last recorded91,592 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YMM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 91,592 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 91,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 67,850 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides & axle slightly corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR & NSF on 3mm & worn on the outer edge (165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 67,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides & axle slightly corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR & NSF on 3mm & worn on the outer edge (165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,461 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 52,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe that runs across rear axle, fractured and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,261 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 36,261 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall - heavy cracks to inner cald. 165/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall, heavy cracks but not to the cald. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,890 miles

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Pass 26 Nov 2019 32,818 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 32,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,796 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering-rack gaitor o/s dampness (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 28,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock-absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering-rack gaitor o/s dampness (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 25,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads look low

Fail 14 Nov 2016 22,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads look low

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,296 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smear across screen

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,096 miles

both front wipers smear slightly across screen

Pass 3 Jan 2014 12,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 8,486 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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AU59 YMM is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU59 YMM, 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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AU59 YMM is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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