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FX59 XCZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 XCZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 76,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 76,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 74,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 74,028 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 74,022 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,031 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,125 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 67,125 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top mount placed in the car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,816 miles

Front both antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

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

Offside Front edges becoming bald, 4mm 165,65,14

Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 48,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 46,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 42,443 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 36,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 29,133 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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FX59 XCZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX59 XCZ, 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 FX59 XCZ registered?

FX59 XCZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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