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BK09 SMX

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,643 mi
Last recorded75,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,643 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 75,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,434 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,692 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 57,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 50,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 41,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 35,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,364 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 SMX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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