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AY09 ZHZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZHZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 60,879 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,053 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 55,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (lever insecure) (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,218 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 51,199 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,098 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 17,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,043 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,211 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 26,976 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 26,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,563 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 25,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,569 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 23,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 22,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment check

Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,787 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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AY09 ZHZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY09 ZHZ, 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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What year was AY09 ZHZ registered?

AY09 ZHZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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