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DG59 LMO

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,306 mi
Last recorded90,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 LMO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 90,306 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 90,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,700 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferule calliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close on limit (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear steering and suspension corroded hubs / osf arm and track rod / rear beam front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 87,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions test cancelled lambda reading too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear steering and suspension corroded hubs/ arms/ track rod ends / rear beam / shocks / springs / etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 87,551 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to spin wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear steering and suspension corroded hubs/ arms/ track rod ends / rear beam / shocks / springs / etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,896 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 82,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe split between n/s/r flexie and o/s/r wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 74,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,273 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,190 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 40,830 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 40,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 34,798 miles

n/s/front brake bind

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2014 34,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front brake bind

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2013 30,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,068 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)

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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DG59 LMO is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG59 LMO, 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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DG59 LMO is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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