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BF59 EBL

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,303 mi
Last recorded114,303 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EBL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 114,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,142 miles

all brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2019 89,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,045 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Mar 2018 75,043 miles

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,324 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2017 60,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,880 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Feb 2016 45,880 miles

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

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,685 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 18,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 5,423 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 5,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF59 EBL is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BF59 EBL, 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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BF59 EBL is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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