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DG09 PZP

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 PZP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,115 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 79,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,341 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 77,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,093 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 75,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,284 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 73,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,298 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 71,298 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))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,369 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dash cam ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Slight cut in inner tyre wall but not exposing cords

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Slight cut in inner tyre wall but not exposing cords

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,788 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,132 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 56,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,937 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 36,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,125 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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DG09 PZP is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DG09 PZP, 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 DG09 PZP registered?

DG09 PZP is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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