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GY59 OYB

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,143 mi
Last recorded105,143 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OYB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 105,036 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible due to damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken and have protruding sharp edge. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 98,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,809 miles

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

harsh play in nearside front top mount

rear indicators discoloured

slight play in nearside front track rod end

sump corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2019 97,809 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear shock absorbers corroded/deteriorated

harsh play in nearside front top mount

rear indicators discoloured

slight play in nearside front track rod end

sump corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,571 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 85,571 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,309 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 72,309 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,081 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,391 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 4,807 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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GY59 OYB is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY59 OYB, 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 GY59 OYB registered?

GY59 OYB is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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