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GV59 DHC

2010 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,141 mi
Last recorded113,141 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Twingo49,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 DHC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,141 miles

Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,418 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 106,501 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 106,501 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken and top mount missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,172 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 98,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,668 miles

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

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 90,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 87,243 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,160 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,155 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/R14 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/R14 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/R14 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/R14 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/R14 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,150 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 70,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,753 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,503 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,202 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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GV59 DHC is a 2010 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 49,033 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 GV59 DHC, 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 16 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV59 DHC is a 2010 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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