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FE59 VSL

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,473 mi
Last recorded128,473 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 VSL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal moisture. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 128,471 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal moisture. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,219 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto brake flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 73,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto brake flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,108 miles

Front brake imbalance

handbrake travel could be better

Fail 20 Nov 2017 105,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake imbalance

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing because of brake binding

handbrake travel could be better

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise handbrake figures low % age

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 96,965 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,705 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 79,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,998 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FE59 VSL is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE59 VSL, 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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FE59 VSL is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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