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FY09 OTG

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,184 mi
Last recorded109,184 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 OTG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,184 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve of travel

Fail 13 Jun 2023 109,184 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve of travel

Pass 27 May 2022 95,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 78,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anitroll bar end link bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antirollbar end link deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 67,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,273 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,273 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 42,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,907 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 27,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,842 miles

Rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 8 Oct 2014 16,427 miles

All tyres perishing in tread lines

Front tyres wearing on edges

Screw in off side rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2014 16,427 miles

Screw in off side rear tyre

All tyres perishing in tread lines

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 8,434 miles

All tyres started to slightly perish in tread lines

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 2,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 2,315 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,073 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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FY09 OTG is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY09 OTG, 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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FY09 OTG is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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