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GJ59 PYY

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,766 mi
Last recorded140,766 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 PYY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 140,766 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 140,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 135,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 127,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 120,891 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Door mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Wheel trims fitted all round

Pass 26 Aug 2021 115,644 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective impact damage

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,055 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,793 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,495 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,143 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and offside rear tyres perishing and getting low

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,143 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front and offside rear tyres perishing and getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,233 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,800 miles

nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,164 miles

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

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

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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GJ59 PYY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ59 PYY, 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 GJ59 PYY registered?

GJ59 PYY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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