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EX59 DGU

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 DGU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,095 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2024 87,397 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 87,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut has slight play in upper attachment

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,565 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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EX59 DGU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX59 DGU, 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 EX59 DGU registered?

EX59 DGU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is EX59 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 DGU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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