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CU59 ZWY

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,561 mi
Last recorded89,561 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 ZWY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,561 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Nov 2025 89,561 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,674 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 86,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,717 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,415 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Notchy when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 67,415 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Notchy when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 64,132 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 62,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 50,543 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 23,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 20,316 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,625 miles

n/s wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,161 miles

n/s wiper smears screen

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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CU59 ZWY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU59 ZWY, 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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What year was CU59 ZWY registered?

CU59 ZWY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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