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GV59 KZJ

2009 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,561 mi
Last recorded91,561 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 KZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 91,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,576 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle , nearing excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 80,576 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre also heavily damaged. advise replacement. (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle , nearing excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,116 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

coolant very low.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,714 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension strut rust.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 72,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension strut rust.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 68,549 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,293 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 47,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 37,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,869 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 29,869 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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 KZJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV59 KZJ, 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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GV59 KZJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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