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FG59 WJY

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,447 mi
Last recorded88,447 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 WJY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,058 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded within clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,305 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 79,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,772 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 64,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 51,852 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,578 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 27,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 19,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 11,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 5,411 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 5,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 3,698 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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FG59 WJY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG59 WJY, 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 FG59 WJY registered?

FG59 WJY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FG59 WJY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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