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BJ59 EXO

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EXO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 81,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 81,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,673 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,356 miles

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

air filter box needs attention

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,909 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

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

airfilter box broken

Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,953 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 19,506 miles

Both front tyres getting perished, due to age of tyres.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,717 miles

Engine oil level low (above MIN mark)

N/S/F Wiper blade slightly deteriorated

O/S/F Wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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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BJ59 EXO is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ59 EXO, 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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BJ59 EXO is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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