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GJ09 FHN

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,514 mi
Last recorded86,514 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FHN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 86,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,288 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,298 miles

Coolant leak Needs attention ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 66,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Needs attention ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,766 miles

BOTH rear tyres are nearing the legal wear limits

Condensation inside the offside headlamp is affecting the light output near to the limits

Nearside rear tyre badly perished on the shoulders.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,528 miles

Both front brake discs are heavily worn and are very thin in places

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,744 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 9,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,099 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 16 Feb 2013 7,871 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 6,250 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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GJ09 FHN is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ09 FHN, 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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GJ09 FHN is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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