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BF09 EFG

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 EFG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 109,555 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 107,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 107,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all jacking points poor

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,484 miles

slight noise from front top mounts ,found during lock to lock check

Fail 13 Dec 2023 103,484 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight noise from front top mounts ,found during lock to lock check

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,729 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 98,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded connect to front to rear metal pipes x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,362 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 92,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear beam

modified suspension fitted ( vehicle sitting low )

Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front strut top mounts worn

Pass 9 May 2019 80,103 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 76,962 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 73,732 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 73,692 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 70,669 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 70,648 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 67,025 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 67,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,671 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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BF09 EFG is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF09 EFG, 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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BF09 EFG is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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