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FL09 BYO

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,925 mi
Last recorded43,925 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 BYO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished and cracked.

nearside rear wheel arch body kit coming loose.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

wipers worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,848 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 34,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both Front Tyres VERY Worn on Inside Edges

Both Rear Brakes Have Slight Bind When Turned By Hand

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has Cracking to Treaded Area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,155 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FL09 BYO is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL09 BYO, 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 FL09 BYO registered?

FL09 BYO is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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