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GJV 600

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJV 600
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,173 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,823 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Longitudenal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper park brake lever. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Longitudenal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency lower than expected.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 69,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak water pump

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 9 Dec 2020 64,503 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 48,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 48,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,673 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,943 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 26,934 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 17,297 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 17,297 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,733 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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GJV 600 is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJV 600, 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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GJV 600 is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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