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FY59 EFS

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EFS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 50/50 rec replacing

Fail 16 Feb 2026 160,368 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases effecting gas test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 50/50 rec replacing

Pass 5 Feb 2025 149,912 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides non standard ( only light the letters GT ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 149,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides have been painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides non standard ( only light the letters GT ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 148,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 146,380 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 146,374 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,847 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 137,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear against bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded at bottom on spring cup (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 129,378 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 129,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 123,367 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 123,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,961 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badley worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,779 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badley worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 97,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 91,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,276 miles

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

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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FY59 EFS is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FY59 EFS, 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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FY59 EFS is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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