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FE09 LNX

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 LNX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2025 83,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Head light unit full of condensation

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside condensation in head light unit

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 63,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 65 14 79t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 65 14 79t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside condensation in head light unit

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2022 55,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condenstion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 49,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,327 miles

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

offside headlight contaminated, not effecting light output

Fail 9 Oct 2019 45,246 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

offside headlight contaminated, not effecting light output

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,424 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,323 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 29,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has multiple surface cracks

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 14,882 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 13,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,100 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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FE09 LNX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE09 LNX, 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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FE09 LNX is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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