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HG59 BYM

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 BYM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 84,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 83,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,036 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 83,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,239 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,037 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 71,037 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 65,011 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,999 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s/f and n/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing worn and on inner has cut

o/s/f cv gaiter inner has slightly damp of oil

o/s/r tyre has two nail on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides very perished (2.4.G.2)

UN able to check the front pads

both front tyres inner edges wearing very worn,may require to attention soon

engine oil very low level

n/s/f sun visor is missing

Fail 2 Dec 2016 51,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides very perished (2.4.G.2)

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

UN able to check the front pads

both front tyres inner edges wearing very worn,may require to attention soon

engine oil very low level

n/s/f sun visor is missing

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,837 miles

engine oil very low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 32,643 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil very low level

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,229 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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HG59 BYM is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red 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 HG59 BYM, 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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HG59 BYM is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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