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DC59 HYJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,164 mi
Last recorded71,164 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 HYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front projected beam image deteriorating, seal worn condensation inside

all brake pipes covered in grease

slight runout in both front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords coming from puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dented (5.3.2 (b))

oil sump is corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 58,545 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords coming from puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dented (5.3.2 (b))

oil sump is corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,949 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,796 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,735 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 29,735 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,165 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,873 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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DC59 HYJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC59 HYJ, 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 DC59 HYJ registered?

DC59 HYJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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