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CK59 YLJ

2009 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,958 mi
Last recorded120,958 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 YLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 120,958 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,858 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 117,858 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak Radiator is leaking badly ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 99,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorbers coroded

o/s sill in general is very coroded

rear axle beam coroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,052 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 90,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,900 miles

n/s/f top strut mount slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2020 84,900 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

n/s/f top strut mount slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,341 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f top strut slight play

n/s/f wing and bumper cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,339 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f top strut slight play

n/s/f wing and bumper cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 36,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,977 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 33,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 24,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,524 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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CK59 YLJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CK59 YLJ, 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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CK59 YLJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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