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GU09 NZJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 NZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,511 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 134,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 / 55 / 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,402 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,700 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 3 May 2019 106,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,830 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 94,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 88,380 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 88,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,772 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,857 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter slightley leaking grease

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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GU09 NZJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black 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 GU09 NZJ, 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 GU09 NZJ registered?

GU09 NZJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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