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DE09 LKX

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,253 mi
Last recorded92,253 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LKX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,253 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 92,252 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,730 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 84,730 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 76,178 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 76,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Heatshield (exhaust) loose but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Feb 2023 64,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 49,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,573 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,489 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,278 miles

advise n/s/f door mirror housing damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 26,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/f door mirror housing damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,466 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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DE09 LKX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE09 LKX, 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 DE09 LKX registered?

DE09 LKX is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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