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EY09 TWZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,426 mi
Last recorded105,426 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 TWZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 105,426 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 105,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,296 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF&NSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF Top muont (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 95,305 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 90,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 84,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 79,787 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,929 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 41,371 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,567 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2013 26,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,066 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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EY09 TWZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EY09 TWZ, 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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EY09 TWZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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