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DS09 HVW

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,024 mi
Last recorded65,024 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 HVW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 65,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,487 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 55,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,374 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 49,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 21,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 14,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 8,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 6,556 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 6 Jan 2016 6,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 17 Jan 2015 4,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,473 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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DS09 HVW is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS09 HVW, 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 DS09 HVW registered?

DS09 HVW is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is DS09 HVW safe to buy?

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