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EO09 HKX

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 HKX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,766 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all tyres perished

Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,585 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Nearside Rear tyre has more than 2 nails in

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges and close to limits and inner side wall worn to

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both front top mounts slight play

handbrake travel

middle exhaust minor leak of gases

Fail 15 Jun 2018 58,585 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Nearside Rear tyre has more than 2 nails in

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges and close to limits and inner side wall worn to

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both front top mounts slight play

handbrake travel

middle exhaust minor leak of gases

Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,567 miles

n/s front tyre low

slight blow on exhaust

slight play o/s front upper mount

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,706 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,769 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 28,769 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,226 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 21,675 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,950 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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EO09 HKX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 EO09 HKX, 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 EO09 HKX registered?

EO09 HKX is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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