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EJ59 GAX

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 GAX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where exposed showing some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 87,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where exposed showing some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,793 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,220 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,064 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,064 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2017 48,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,969 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 32,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 25,779 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 19,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,972 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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EJ59 GAX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ59 GAX, 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 EJ59 GAX registered?

EJ59 GAX is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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