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GM59 MEG

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,209 mi
Last recorded110,209 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM59 MEG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,209 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 110,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar d-bush bracket broken and detached from subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 98,799 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested broken coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,086 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (tyre rim protector) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 82,106 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2017 69,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 69,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,138 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,625 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 50,574 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 50,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2013 41,269 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,511 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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GM59 MEG is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GM59 MEG, 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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GM59 MEG is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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