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BT59 TKJ

2010 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,426 mi
Last recorded59,426 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Twingo49,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 TKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 59,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,932 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 54,931 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,328 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,078 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,078 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,339 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 46,339 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,366 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 43,366 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 38,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has splits on inner & outer side walls

Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,368 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,696 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,763 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 10,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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BT59 TKJ is a 2010 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 49,033 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 BT59 TKJ, 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 16 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT59 TKJ is a 2010 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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