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FP59 RVU

2010 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,790 mi
Last recorded128,790 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Twingo49,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 RVU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 128,790 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 125,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,409 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not tight enough allowing grease out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,201 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside floor

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,889 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,575 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 71,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer split (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust emissions test not done due to major exhaust leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 58,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres stepped and slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres stepped and slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2014 44,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,382 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 29,382 miles

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

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

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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FP59 RVU is a 2010 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2010 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 49,033 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 FP59 RVU, 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 16 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP59 RVU registered?

FP59 RVU is a 2010 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is FP59 RVU safe to buy?

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