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GF59 UHG

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,406 mi
Last recorded40,406 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 UHG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,406 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have condemnation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 36,954 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 35,041 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 35,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

dampness in n/s head light.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 29,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

dampness in n/s head light.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 24,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 19,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake check recommended (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 18,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 15,742 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to inner and outer edge,outer side wall deteriorated / deep cuts..

Offside front tyre worn to inner and outer edge..

Pass 23 Dec 2016 9,973 miles

wet test carried out

Fail 23 Dec 2016 9,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wet test carried out

Pass 30 Dec 2015 3,552 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 3,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 17,799 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 524 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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GF59 UHG is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF59 UHG, 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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GF59 UHG is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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