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BK09 BNU

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,410 mi
Last recorded92,410 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 BNU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 92,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 92,409 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 85,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside 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 Lever sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,803 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 78,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive head lamp fitted - Aim kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive head lamp fitted - Aim kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surfaces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,787 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 73,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,208 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 70,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,314 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 66,305 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 51,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,439 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 42,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,272 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 36,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,963 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 26,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,619 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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BK09 BNU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK09 BNU, 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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BK09 BNU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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