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FP59 YEJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,793 mi
Last recorded86,793 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 YEJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 86,793 miles

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

Offside Front suspension mount has slight movement

Fail 15 Dec 2025 86,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension mount has slight movement

Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,047 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,342 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,467 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 61,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure top collar mount missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure bottom collar mount missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 56,162 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 56,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top mounting rubber missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom mounting rubber missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,439 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 53,439 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,208 miles

Oil leak ()

high level brake light innop

Fail 26 Nov 2016 48,208 miles

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light innop

oil level getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2015 42,301 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,599 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 28,405 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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FP59 YEJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP59 YEJ, 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 FP59 YEJ registered?

FP59 YEJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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