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GU59 YSW

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 YSW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 73,832 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber bush perished and cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 73,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber bush perished and cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 69,421 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 63,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,857 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,857 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,787 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 46,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 31,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,407 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edge stepped tread

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and becoming perished 2mm

o/s/r tyre becoming worn/perished and has small nail puncture 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,432 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Sep 2014 19,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,468 miles

both front tyres starting to become worn

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,103 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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GU59 YSW 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 75%.

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 GU59 YSW, 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 GU59 YSW registered?

GU59 YSW is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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