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GF59 XEG

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XEG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 75,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

Fail 15 Jul 2026 75,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 70,512 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,966 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,727 miles

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

wipers past their best

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,632 miles

Front suspension top mounts slight play

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring perch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2020 57,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mcphearson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,293 miles

Front discs and pads past their best

Nearside Front Upper some play in upper suspension strut mounting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

spot lamps not working

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that runs along the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres are going out of shape on the inner edge and starting to crack due to age

engine oil low

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,300 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged pot hole (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,935 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both of them (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper not 100%

oil low

Fail 20 Oct 2016 43,935 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both of them (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper not 100%

oil low

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts are close on limit due to being low on air and tracking (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill dented

oil was very low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,632 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil slightly low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

spanner service light illuminated on dash

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 XEG is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEG, 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 GF59 XEG registered?

GF59 XEG is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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