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DU09 BXG

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 BXG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 126,541 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,982 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 123,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no lock on rear service brake

Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,728 miles

*** DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED TO FRONT, AND REAR AXLES ***

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

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

Nearside Front Upper *** PLAY IN STRUT TOP MOUNTING ***

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING / CRACKING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front *** LOWER BAULKHEAD FLEXING WITH PEDAL BOX OPERATION ***

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

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

Offside Front Upper *** PLAY IN STRUT TOP MOUNTING ***

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE, CAM COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING / CRACKING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 118,728 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded *** ACROSS REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE *** (1.1.11 (c))

*** DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED TO FRONT, AND REAR AXLES ***

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

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

Nearside Front Upper *** PLAY IN STRUT TOP MOUNTING ***

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING / CRACKING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front *** LOWER BAULKHEAD FLEXING WITH PEDAL BOX OPERATION ***

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

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

Offside Front Upper *** PLAY IN STRUT TOP MOUNTING ***

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE, CAM COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING / CRACKING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,163 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,438 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,204 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,128 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 41,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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DU09 BXG is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU09 BXG, 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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DU09 BXG is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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