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EF58 KGY

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,940 mi
Last recorded21,940 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 21,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 20,715 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 20,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 18,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 14,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 12,219 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2022 12,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 10,714 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 10,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 7,770 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 7,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 5,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 16,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 2,232 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 2,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,479 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 18,485 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake performance uneven

front tyres feathering and cracking up on outer edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 19 Jan 2012 22,908 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

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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EF58 KGY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF58 KGY, 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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EF58 KGY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 February 2009.

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