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BB59 MEG

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,141 mi
Last recorded55,141 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB59 MEG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 55,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 55,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 54,116 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 54,099 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE OVER AXLE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING PLATE DETERIATING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL 4 BRAKES SLIGHTLY FLUCKUATING (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 51,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,325 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 47,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,105 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 36,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,350 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 24,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BB59 MEG is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BB59 MEG, 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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BB59 MEG is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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